Software Engineer

Accenture PLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 81,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in the United States seeks a Software Engineer to design and deploy complex systems, manage deployment plans, and provide SME support across defense, national security, and civilian programs.

You will lead design reviews, contribute to PDRs/CDRs, draft ICDs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and testing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and deploying complex systems.
• Strong understanding of system design architecture and deployment plans.
• Expertise in providing technical support and proposing solutions for technical challenges.
• Experience in drafting technical reports and managing interface control documents (ICDs).
• Familiarity with conducting Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDRs/CDRs).
• Proficiency in using release management tools, system integration platforms, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong skills in managing deployment pipelines and collaborating within cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to navigate complex release cycles and provide actionable feedback during testing phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Design and architect system solutions, including drafting deployment plans and system design documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) support for software and systems engineering initiatives.
• Deploy systems and propose resolutions for complex technical challenges.
• Perform comprehensive testing activities, including defect tracking and technical reporting.
• Prepare and deliver Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Conduct system demonstrations and testing sessions.
• Support System Acceptance Tests (SATs) and ensure successful system integration and deployment.

Skills

Software development

System design

Deployment pipelines

Automated testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Release management tools

System integration platforms

Automated testing frameworks

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!

Who you’ll be:

As a Software Engineer, you will be pivotal in delivering robust technology solutions by developing and deploying complex systems. You will design system architectures, manage deployment plans, and ensure seamless implementation of innovative technologies. Your role involves providing subject matter expertise, resolving intricate technical challenges, and overseeing deployments from conception to completion.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement technology solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Design and architect system solutions, including drafting deployment plans and system design documentation.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) support for software and systems engineering initiatives.
• Deploy systems and propose resolutions for complex technical challenges.
• Perform comprehensive testing activities, including defect tracking and technical reporting.
• Prepare and deliver Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Conduct system demonstrations and testing sessions.
• Support System Acceptance Tests (SATs) and ensure successful system integration and deployment.

What you need:

• Proven experience in developing and deploying complex systems.
• Strong understanding of system design architecture and deployment plans.
• Expertise in providing technical support and proposing solutions for technical challenges.
• Experience in drafting technical reports and managing interface control documents (ICDs).
• Familiarity with conducting Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDRs/CDRs).
• Proficiency in using release management tools, system integration platforms, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong skills in managing deployment pipelines and collaborating within cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to navigate complex release cycles and provide actionable feedback during testing phases.

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

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $81,000 - $162,400 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Additionally, as an Aff..., Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to part.