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Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

Accenture Federal Services
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $221,100/yr($106,300/yr$221,100/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!
 

The work:

Lead the technical design and development of the OpenFGA authorization service implementation, ensuring delivery of the Java REST API wrapper and integration across the enterprise. You will architect the Java REST API wrapper solution for OpenFGA integration. Define technical standards, development practices, and API design patterns. Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making. You will also coordinate across development, AWS, and onboarding teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Manage technical risks and dependencies 
  • Ensure security best practices for authorization service 
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance 
  • Interface with stakeholders on technical requirements and timelines

Here's what you need:

  • Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot 
  • Proven leadership in software development initiatives
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture 
  • Expertise in authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC)
  • Solid background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
  • Proficiency with core AWS services
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Requires onsite 2-3x/week in Arlington, VA

Bonus points if you have:

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science
  • Previous consulting experience and understanding customer/business needs

Eligibility Requirements:

  • US Citizenship required

 

 

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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:
$106,300$221,100 USD
 
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