Software Engineering Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Software Engineering Lead will oversee software development and integration for the Client System's software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces. Translate system engineering designs into robust software designs, and then design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and Configuration-as-Code. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established coding standards, create comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality, and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, optimize code for performance and scalability, and integrate with APIs and external systems. Implement security best practices in code development, collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement user interfaces, and 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, and stay current with emerging technologies and development practices.

Requirements

10 years of experience in software development and integration
3 years of experience in deploying cloud resources using IaC/CaC templates in AWS, Azure or GCP
3 years of experience in using DevSecOps pipelines to deploy software packages in AWS or Azure
Demonstrated expertise in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex software solutions
Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Oversee software development and integration for the Client System's software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces.
Translate system engineering designs into robust software designs.
Design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), 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.