Software Engineer - SME
About The Position
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Software Developer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the principal authority for enterprise software architecture, development standards, application modernization, and secure software delivery across complex environments. The role leads the design, development, testing, and enhancement of enterprise applications while establishing architectural frameworks, best practices, and modernization strategies. It combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on engineering to deliver scalable, secure, high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise objectives, zero-trust principles, and interoperability requirements. The position involves leading technical initiatives, establishing enterprise development standards, supporting secure software delivery, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Applicants must be US Persons and hold an active Top Secret security clearance. The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The stated base pay range for listed locations is $106,300–$221,100 USD; compensation varies by location, role, skills, and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience designing and developing enterprise-scale software solutions.
- Expertise in modern programming languages, software design patterns, and application architectures.
- Strong knowledge of application security, secure coding practices, and software quality assurance.
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control systems.
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and establish enterprise development standards.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.
- Must be a US Person.
- Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance.
- Applicants for US employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 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
- Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale software solutions.
- Establish architectural frameworks and development best practices.
- Modernize and enhance existing applications to align with enterprise objectives.
- Ensure secure software delivery across complex environments.
- Implement application security and secure coding practices.
- Drive DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control systems.
- Lead technical initiatives and establish enterprise development standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address interoperability requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Benefits
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
