Software Developer/Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

10h•$78,600 - $160,200

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network, is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where individuals feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of software development and integration experience.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex software solutions.
Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position.

Responsibilities

Perform software development and integration for system components.
Translate system engineering designs into software designs.
Design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code, and Configuration-as-Code.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards.
Create comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
Optimize code for performance and scalability.
Integrate with APIs and external systems.
Implement security best practices in code development.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement user interfaces.
Work with database specialists to design and implement data models.
Document code, APIs, and technical designs.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Stay current with emerging technologies and development practices.