Software Engineer - SME
About The Position
At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve lives. We are a community of over 13,000 individuals united by a shared goal: to leverage the full potential of technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where you can 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
- 10+ years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-scale software solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Strong hands-on experience with frontend/UI development using JavaScript frameworks (React).
- Advanced development skills in Node.js for backend and middleware services.
- Professional experience developing in Python for API, automation, or data-driven workloads.
- Experience building and integrating GraphQL APIs (or similar technologies such as REST, gRPC, or tRPC).
- Working knowledge of search engines such as ElasticSearch or OpenSearch for indexing and data retrieval.
- Experience with message brokers, especially RabbitMQ (or related platforms such as Apache Kafka).
- Proficiency with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, tooling, or model integration.
- US Citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Exposure to OpenCTI, an open-source cyber threat intelligence platform (experience with Docker, MITRE ATT&CK, or CTI workflows beneficial).
- Experience with AssemblyLine, malware analysis frameworks, or similar security automation pipelines.
- Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
- Expertise in cloud-native architectures, microservices, containers, and modern application platforms.
- Experience addressing cross-domain or cross-enclave interoperability challenges.
- Knowledge of zero-trust architecture and secure enterprise application development.
- Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, software architecture, Agile, cybersecurity, or DevSecOps.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical authority for frontend and backend development, enterprise architecture, modernization initiatives, and DevSecOps practices across complex and regulated environments.
- Lead full-stack development efforts using contemporary frameworks and messaging technologies.
- Oversee application modernization toward cloud-native and containerized platforms.
- Ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that align with zero-trust principles and enterprise interoperability needs.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience
- Certifications
- Industry training
- Wide variety of benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
