Java Developer (Open FGA)

The Work

As a Cleared Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA), you'll play a key role in building a high-performance OpenFGA wrapper service that strengthens authorization capabilities for a mission-driven program. You'll partner closely with senior engineers to deliver clean, scalable code and help shape an evolving platform that supports complex access-control needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints and core business logic for the wrapper service using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and refine features that support OpenFGA data model management
• Develop robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using modern Java testing frameworks
• Optimize Java application performance, including tuning Spring Boot configurations and improving service efficiency
• Break down complex requirements into well-structured Java components and microservices
• Maintain high-quality code through effective use of Java design patterns, clean coding practices, and architectural standards
• Troubleshoot defects, analyze root causes, and deliver reliable Java-based fixes
• Create and enhance documentation, code samples, and developer-support materials
• Participate in collaborative code reviews, architectural discussions, and Agile ceremonies
• Support onboarding and cross-functional teams by answering technical and integration questions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation to streamline Java service deployments

Here's What You Need

• Hands-on professional experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Background in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Proficiency with core AWS services
• Familiarity with Modern Authorization systems and concepts
• Experience working with OpenFGA
• Active DOD Secret clearance
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA one day per week

Bonus points if you have

• Conceptual frameworks inspired by Google Zanzibar (including Ory Keto and SpiceDB)
• Policy-driven models like AWS IAM, Casbin, and Open Policy Agent
• Identity and authentication platforms such as Auth0, Okta, Keycloak, AWS Cognito, Azure Active Directory
• Foundational authorization models such as RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control)

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Pay and benefits

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:

$65,900 - $120,000 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. 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.