Software Development Engineer

accenturefederalservices; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Herndon, VA, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design and implement robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and data pipeline tracking.

You will use Python, Kafka, JSON, and tools like Grafana and the ELK stack to build scalable, secure systems with real-time alerting, while maintaining high standards for access control and fault tolerance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development or related field.
• Proficient in Python and distributed systems.
• Experience deploying Python applications on cloud architectures.
• Experience with logging and monitoring of software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement event-driven architectures to improve observability and data pipelines.
• Build modular, scalable software with secure access controls and real-time alerting.
• Develop dashboards and monitoring using Grafana, ELK, and related tools.

Skills

Python

Integrating testing with development

Deploying Python apps on cloud

Logging and monitoring

Tools

Kafka

Grafana

ELK stack

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.

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.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

As a Software Development Engineer in this role, you will focus on designing and implementing robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and enable comprehensive tracking of events across diverse data pipelines. Your work will involve developing modular systems that support seamless integration with new data formats and domains, ensuring scalability and adaptability as business needs evolve. You will be responsible for building solutions that prioritize access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting, all while maintaining high standards for record keeping in a digital environment.

Leveraging your expertise, you will help create frameworks that allow for granular monitoring and rapid response to system events, supporting the organization's commitment to operational excellence. To excel in this position, you should be comfortable working with technologies such as Python for asynchronous and concurrent programming, Kafka for distributed messaging, and JSON for data interchange. Familiarity with observability tools like Grafana and the ELK stack will be essential for building dashboards and monitoring system health. Experience with distributed systems, event-driven design patterns, and implementing fault-tolerant architectures will be highly beneficial. Exposure to best practices in modular software design, access management, and scalable pipeline development will further support your success as you contribute to expanding the organization's data infrastructure.

Here’s what you’ll need:

8+ years of experience in software development or a related field.

Experience in the following areas:

• Python
• Integrating testing with development workflows
• Deploying Python applications on cloud architectures
• Logging and monitoring for software applications

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with access control in event-driven architectures
• Expertise in modular system design for data pipelines
• Knowledge of expanding architectures to support multiple data domains and formats

Security clearance:

Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is 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.

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: $130,200 - $265,300 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.

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