Junior Software Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our team in Lorton, VA. This fully onsite role will support the development, integration, and deployment of cloud‑based solutions with a focus on Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC), Configuration‑as‑Code (CaC), and workflow automation. The candidate will assist with Atlassian Jira and Confluence workflow customization and integrations, while also contributing to the development and enhancement of cloud‑hosted applications and services. This position provides the opportunity to expand hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure technologies, modern DevOps practices, and automation tools in a collaborative engineering environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 0–2 years of software engineering experience (internships, course projects, or personal projects welcome)
- Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and software development principles
- Basic knowledge of networking, databases, and security fundamentals
- Must hold 8140 certification or obtain it within six months
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices concepts
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies
- Experience or hands‑on practice with Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) fundamentals or experience using AI‑assisted development tools
- Valid US Passport Required
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software and automation solutions
- Support Jira and Confluence workflow customization, automation, and integrations, including scripting, API usage, and plugin‑based enhancements
- Develop and maintain IaC and CaC using tools such as Ansible, Bicep, Terraform or PowerShell
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bicep
- Contribute to cloud solution development and deployment within Microsoft Azure environments
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across various programming languages as needed
- Collaborating with senior engineers on new features, enhancements, and cloud architecture improvements
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automated deployment workflows
- Troubleshoot application, configuration, or pipeline issues in development and deployment environments
- Document system changes, engineering processes, workflows, and deployment patterns
- Participate in team meetings, design sessions, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities
Benefits
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
