Software Engineer - SME
About The Position
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Software Developer – Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as a principal authority for enterprise software architecture, development standards, application modernization, and secure software delivery across complex environments. The role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on engineering expertise to deliver scalable, secure, high-performing solutions aligned with enterprise objectives, zero-trust principles, and interoperability requirements. The SME leads the design, development, testing, and enhancement of enterprise applications; establishes architectural frameworks and best practices; modernizes existing applications; and drives secure software delivery and DevSecOps practices. The position also provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and collaborates across functions on interoperability challenges.
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 have an active Top Secret security clearance.
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
- A collaborative and caring community.
- Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
- A wide variety of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
