Jr. Software Engineer

Jr. Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD 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!

Are you a creative problem-solver passionate about making a real-world impact? AFS is looking for Jr. Software Engineers to join our team and help tackle some of the nation's most important challenges. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to use your skills to support the national security mission, we want to hear from you!

As a Software Engineer at AFS, you will be a key part of a collaborative team dedicated to building and improving cutting-edge software solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of meaningful projects in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain a variety of software systems, from large-scale data platforms to real-time analytics
• Collaborate with stakeholders to transform ideas into new features and user-friendly designs
• Write, test, and debug clean, efficient code to ensure our systems are reliable and performant
• Solve interesting problems by developing and implementing robust algorithms
• Work with a team to test software, create documentation, and ensure everything we build meets the highest standards

What You'll Need:

• 0-2 years of experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript).
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Four (4) years of relevant experience can substitute for a degree.

Bonus Points If You Have:

The below desired qualifications are nice to have and apply to a wide range of our openings:

• Experience with language specific frameworks:

• Java frameworks: Spring, Hibernate, etc.
• JavaScript frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.
• Python frameworks: Django, Flask, etc.
• C++ frameworks: STL, Qt, Boost, etc.

• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, etc.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch or MongoDB
• Experience with AWS services and cloud-based application development
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Experience with cloud development technologies

Clearance:

Must have a TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$90,000 - $120,000 USD

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