Cleared Java Developer (Colorado Springs, CO)

Accenturefederalservices; United States; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Cleared Java Developer to modernize federal systems, develop cloud-enabled apps with Spring Boot and Hibernate, and support legacy Struts 2/J2EE. Active Secret clearance and US citizenship are required; preferred location is Colorado Springs, with potential for remote work.

8+ years of Java experience with Spring Boot and ORM skills are essential. The role involves designing, deploying on AWS/Azure, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, and

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• 8+ years in Java development, including Struts 2 and J2EE.
• Strong Spring Boot experience.
• Proficient with Hibernate or similar ORM.
• Experience with Oracle/SQL Server databases.
• Hands-on with JUnit and unit testing.
• Familiar with identity and access management (SAML).
• Exposure to Login.gov integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure Java applications.
• Build and modernize Java apps using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and related frameworks.
• Maintain legacy applications built on Struts 2 and J2EE.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.
• Implement cloud-architecture best practices and security.
• Optimize cloud-hosted solutions for performance and cost.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud and on-prem environments.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Stay current with cloud tech, Java frameworks, and DevSecOps.

Skills

Java development

Struts 2

J2EE

Spring Boot

JUnit

IAM (SAML)

Login.gov integration

Relational databases

Tools

Hibernate

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Struts 2

J2EE

Job description

Cleared Java Developer (Colorado Springs, CO) Colorado Springs, COAt Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.

The 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

The work:

This role supports the modernization and maintenance of federal systems while contributing to the development of new cloud-enabled applications. You will work with modern frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate, while also supporting legacy solutions built on Struts 2 and J2EE. This role includes designing and deploying applications on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), participating in CI/CD processes, and contributing to secure, scalable architectures. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, build and enhance APIs, support cloud migrations, and troubleshoot complex distributed environments. Experience with unit testing frameworks like JUnit, identity and access management (including SAML), and exposure to Login.gov integration are valuable in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure applications on major cloud platforms.
• Build and modernize Java applications using Spring Boot, Hibernate, and related frameworks.
• and maintain legacy applications built on Struts 2 and J2EE.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, application security, and software development.
• Optimize cloud-hosted solutions for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation for deployment, monitoring, and environment management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud and on-prem application environments to ensure system health.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to story refinement and sprint planning.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, Java frameworks, and DevSecOps practices.

Here's what you need:

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Preferred location is Colorado Springs but may accept remote candidates.
• 8+ years of experience developing Java applications, including work with Struts 2 and J2EE (legacy experience beneficial).
• Strong experience with Spring Boot as the modern application framework.
• Proficiency with Hibernate or equivalent ORM frameworks.
• Ability to develop and complete user stories independently, with minimal assistance on complex issues.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server).
• Hands-on experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit.
• Familiarity with identity and access management, including SAML authentication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering solutions within large-scale Federal IT programs.
• Familiarity with the SAFe Agile framework.
• Exposure to Login.gov integration.

Eligibility Requirements:

• US Citizenship required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$91,300 - $184,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.