Custom Software Engineer

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The Senior Custom Software Engineer (Platform Developer) is responsible for the containerization, automation, scripting, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) development necessary to support secure platform operations in Government cloud environments. This role designs, configures, integrates, and maintains management infrastructure services while ensuring stability, monitoring, and adherence to security and compliance requirements. The engineer develops hardened machine images (e.g., Azure VMs), ensures STIG compliance, and builds custom services to facilitate security inheritance across the environment. As a senior‑level contributor, the engineer applies expert‑level knowledge, leads major technical assignments, evaluates performance results, and may supervise or mentor other technical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain containerized and automated platform components.

• Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using automation tools (e.g., Terraform) for provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems.

• Configure, integrate, and secure services across cloud and on‑premises environments.

• Develop hardened virtual machine images (e.g., Azure VM images) and ensure compliance with STIG benchmarks and security inheritance models.

• Support Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS) capabilities, including Kubernetes‑based solutions.

• Implement monitoring and observability frameworks to ensure system stability and reliability.

• Deploy and manage Azure Landing Zones, Azure policies, and related governance frameworks.

• Support command‑line integration, scripting, and troubleshooting across Azure, Linux, and Windows environments.

• Work with networking concepts including DNS, load balancing, TLS, routing, and secure service communication.

• Lead major technology assignments and function as a technical expert across multiple project portfolios.

• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and direction to junior engineering staff.

• Recommend major changes affecting short‑term project success and long‑term growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field; 6 years of IT systems implementation experience may substitute for the degree.

• 7+ years of software development experience building secure solutions in Government cloud environments.

• 2+ years experience with IaC implementation and automation using tools such as Terraform.

• 2+ years experience with Platform‑as‑a‑Service, including Kubernetes.

• 1+ year experience deploying and working with Azure Landing Zones and implementing Azure policies.

• Experience with Azure CLI, network technologies (DNS, load balancing, TLS), and infrastructure services.

• Experience with AWS services and cloud platform operations.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, containerize, secure, and deploy custom platform services.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, scripting, and problem‑solving skills.

• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements (e.g., Security+) and applicable computing environment certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience debugging via log analysis, stack trace review, and permissions investigation.

• Experience with network troubleshooting including DNS, security groups, and route tables.

• Experience in software development using Git repositories and CI/CD workflows.

• Experience with DevSecOps tools and configuration management (Ansible preferred; Chef/Puppet acceptable).

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.

• General understanding of advanced networking principles.

• Experience mentoring or supervising technical personnel.

• Experience supporting remote or distributed development teams.

Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$116,900—$243,100 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. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. 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.

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