Software Engineer - SME

About the Role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Software Engineer SME with deep expertise in modern application engineering, distributed systems, and secure software delivery. The individual will serve as the primary technical authority for frontend and backend development, enterprise architecture, modernization initiatives, and DevSecOps practices across complex and regulated environments. This role involves leading full‑stack development efforts using contemporary frameworks and messaging technologies, overseeing application modernization toward cloud‑native and containerized platforms, and ensuring secure, scalable, and high‑performing solutions that align with zero‑trust principles and enterprise interoperability needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical authority for both frontend and backend development.
• Lead full‑stack development using modern JavaScript frameworks (React) and Node.js.
• Design and implement APIs with GraphQL, REST, gRPC, or tRPC.
• Develop Python‑based services for automation, data processing, or API workloads.
• Integrate search capabilities using ElasticSearch or OpenSearch.
• Utilize message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication.
• Orchestrate containerized applications with Kubernetes.
• Drive application modernization toward cloud‑native, microservices architectures.
• Apply zero‑trust security principles and DevSecOps practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure enterprise interoperability and compliance in highly regulated environments.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise‑scale software solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong hands‑on experience with frontend/UI development using JavaScript frameworks (React).
• Advanced development skills in Node.js for backend and middleware services.
• Professional experience developing in Python for API, automation, or data‑driven workloads.
• Experience building and integrating GraphQL APIs (or similar technologies such as REST, gRPC, or tRPC).
• Working knowledge of search engines such as ElasticSearch or OpenSearch.
• Experience with message brokers, especially RabbitMQ (or related platforms such as Apache Kafka).
• Proficiency with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, tooling, or model integration.

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Exposure to OpenCTI, an open‑source cyber threat intelligence platform (Docker, MITRE ATT&CK, or CTI workflows beneficial).
• Experience with AssemblyLine, malware analysis frameworks, or similar security automation pipelines.
• Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
• Expertise in cloud‑native architectures, microservices, containers, and modern application platforms.
• Experience addressing cross‑domain or cross‑enclave interoperability challenges.
• Knowledge of zero‑trust architecture and secure enterprise application development.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, software architecture, Agile, cybersecurity, or DevSecOps.

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Pay Range

$106,300 — $221,100 USD (base pay range for locations in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland).