Software Developer (Winchester, VA)

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:  

We’re seeking a Software Developer to join our team supporting mission‑critical federal workflow systems. In this role, you will design, build, and operate modern Java‑based microservices running on AWS. You will work with technologies including Java 17, Spring Boot 3.x, Hibernate, REST, gRPC, PostgreSQL, and AWS messaging services to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions. Hands‑on experience with AWS and proficiency in C#, Java, or Python is essential.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and multi‑module system planning
• Conduct research, prototypes, and feasibility analyses to support new features and modernization efforts
• Develop and optimize PostgreSQL‑backed data services
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, Git, and GitLab
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Write unit, integration, and system tests using JUnit 5; support release testing and beta cycles
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and integration issues across the full stack
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and customers on requirements, demos, and installation activities
• Document APIs, architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement across the team

Here's what you need: 

•Bachelors Degree and 5+ years of professional software development experience
•3+ years of experience developing with Java, C#, or Python, including Spring Boot and Hibernate
• Hands‑on experience with AWS messaging technologies (SQS, SNS)
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Proficiency with JUnit/JUnit 5 and automated testing practices
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
•Active TS Clearance 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, 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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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 feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hirin