Software Engineer - SME Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,Software Development

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The Work:

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. This individual will serve as the primary technical authority for frontend and backend development, enterprise architecture, modernization initiatives, and Dev Sec Ops practices across complex and regulated environments.

The Full Stack Software Engineer SME will lead full‑stack development efforts using contemporary frameworks and messaging technologies, oversee application modernization toward cloud‑native and containerized platforms, and ensure secure, scalable, and high‑performing solutions that align with zero‑trust principles and enterprise interoperability needs.

Here is what you'll need:

10+ years of experience in designing and developing enterprise‑scale software solutions.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
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 Elastic Search or Open Search for indexing and data retrieval.
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 you might have:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Exposure to OpenCTI, an open-source cyber threat intelligence platform (experience with Docker, MITRE ATT&CK, or CTI workflows beneficial).
Experience with Assembly Line, 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 Dev Sec Ops .

Eligibility Requirements:

Active Top Secret security clearance

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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 Final date to receive applications.

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