Junior Software Engineer

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our team in Lorton, VA. This fully onsite role will support the development, integration, and deployment of cloud‑based solutions with a focus on Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC), Configuration‑as‑Code (CaC), and workflow automation. The candidate will assist with Atlassian Jira and Confluence workflow customization and integrations, while also contributing to the development and enhancement of cloud‑hosted applications and services. This position provides the opportunity to expand hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure technologies, modern DevOps practices, and automation tools in a collaborative engineering environment.

The Work:

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software and automation solutions
• Support Jira and Confluence workflow customization, automation, and integrations, including scripting, API usage, and plugin‑based enhancements
• Develop and maintain IaC and CaC using tools such as Ansible, Bicep, Terraform or PowerShell
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bicep
• Contribute to cloud solution development and deployment within Microsoft Azure environments
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across various programming languages as needed
• Collaborating with senior engineers on new features, enhancements, and cloud architecture improvements
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automated deployment workflows
• Troubleshoot application, configuration, or pipeline issues in development and deployment environments
• Document system changes, engineering processes, workflows, and deployment patterns
• Participate in team meetings, design sessions, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities

Here’s what you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience (internships, course projects, or personal projects welcome)
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and software development principles
• Basic knowledge of networking, databases, and security fundamentals
• Must hold 8140 certification or obtain it within six months

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices concepts
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies
• Experience or hands‑on practice with Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) fundamentals or experience using AI‑assisted development tools *Valid US Passport Required

Clearance Requirements:

No clearance required, but must have the ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility

 

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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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