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Software Developer/Engineer

Accenture Federal Services
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $160,200/yr($78,600/yr$160,200/yr)

About the role

 
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 are:

The Software Developer/Engineer will engage in hands-on software development and integration for the system's software components, including infrastructure, data tools, and user interfaces. This role involves translating system engineering designs into robust software solutions, ensuring quality and scalability.

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

 

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:
$78,600$160,200 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 fee

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