Software Developer/Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,600 - 160,200; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking engineers to perform software development and integration for system components in support of federal programs. You will translate system designs into software designs, implement and maintain code, IaC, and CaC, and write unit tests to ensure quality.

You will participate in code reviews, troubleshoot defects, optimize performance, and collaborate with UI/UX and database specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, Cybersecurity, CS, IS, Data Science, SWE, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of software development and integration experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform software development and integration for system components.
• Translate system engineering designs into software designs.
• Design, implement, and maintain source code, IaC, and CaC.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following standards.
• Create unit tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality.
• 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 interfaces.
• Work with database specialists to design 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 practices.

Skills

Software development

Code design

Unit testing

Code reviews

Troubleshooting

Performance optimization

Security practices

API integration

Agile ceremonies

UI collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 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.

Who you are:

The work:

• Perform software development and integration for system components.
• Translate system engineering designs into software designs.
• Design, implement, and maintain source code, Infrastructure-as-Code, 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.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of software development and integration experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex software solutions.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position.

Compensation and Benefits: 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 $78,600—$160,200 USD. Compensation 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.

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the U.S. 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.

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