Accenture Federal Services
Government & Public SectorDirect Greenhouse career site

Software Engineer (Java)

Pay
$78,600 – $160,200 per year
Location
Arlington, VA · Hybrid
Level
Mid-level
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • DOD Secret clearance
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • microservices and RESTful APIs
  • Docker and Kubernetes

Also useful

  • AWS
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab

The Work

Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native and containerized applications using Java and modern cloud technologies. Work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-performance applications leveraging cloud native and cloud agnostic services.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using Java and cloud technologies.
  • Implement microservices architecture and develop RESTful APIs.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment processes and ensure continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability in cloud environments.
  • Implement security best practices to protect cloud-native applications and data.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application performance, reliability, and security.
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including architects, product managers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality and maintainability

Here's what you need

  • Active DOD Secret clearance required and willingness to work onsite 2-3 days per week in Arlington, VA.
  • Experience with cloud-native development and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with a strong preference for AWS.
  • Proficiency in building microservices and RESTful APIs using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins and GitLab.
  • Knowledge of database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
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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:

$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. 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.

About Accenture Federal Services

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!

Read the original posting

From Accenture Federal Services's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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