Systems Engineer (Winchester, VA)
About The Position
Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national strength and safety, and improve the lives of its citizens. With over 13,000 employees, the company leverages technology and ingenuity for clients across various sectors including defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, Accenture Federal Services fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. The company aims to drive positive, lasting change for government missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of overall experience as a Systems Engineer
- At least 3+ years working with AWS cloud solutions or C#, Java, or Python, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and messaging technologies (SQS, SNS)
- Experience with containerization technologies: EKS, Docker, Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Proficiency with JUnit (JUnit 5 preferred) and automated testing
- Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
- Comfortable working directly with customers for requirements, demos, beta support, and installation coordination
- Active Top Secret Clearance required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitLab, and Jira
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with gRPC
- Experience with AWS services such as SWF/Step Functions and Lambda
- Background in PostgreSQL schema design and performance tuning
- Knowledge of Python or ReactJS for internal tools or integrations
- Experience supporting beta programs or mission‑critical systems
- Prior technical lead experience or participation in architecture discussions
- Exposure to large‑scale data processing, analytics, or high‑volume environments
- Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification
Responsibilities
- Develop Java microservices using C#, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, and gRPC
- Build scalable AWS‑based services using SQS, SNS, Lambda, SWF/Step Functions, and cloud‑native architectures
- Participate in architecture and design reviews, multimodule planning, and solution development
- Conduct research, create prototypes, and perform feasibility analyses for new features and modernization initiatives
- Develop and optimize PostgreSQL‑backed data services and schemas
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, Git, and GitLab
- Containerize and deploy applications using EKS with Docker and Kubernetes
- Write unit, integration, and system tests using JUnit 5; support release and beta testing cycles
- Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and integration issues across the full stack
- Collaborate with architects, project managers, and customers on requirements, demos, installations, and solution alignment
- Document APIs, architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members
- Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Benefits
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
