Accenture Federal Services
Cleared Java Developer
About this role
Accenture Federal Services seeks a cleared Java developer to design and maintain cloud-native applications for federal clients. You'll build microservices, integrate Kafka-based event systems, and work within DevOps environments using AWS, requiring an active DOD Secret clearance and hybrid on-site presence in Arlington, VA.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain cloud-native Java applications using AWS and modern cloud technologies
- Develop microservices and RESTful APIs with Spring Boot framework
- Integrate and manage Apache Kafka for event-driven messaging and streaming
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD automation and deployment pipelines
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability in cloud environments
- Implement security best practices and troubleshoot complex performance issues
What they're looking for
- Java and Spring Boot
- AWS cloud-native development
- Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streaming)
- Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab)
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- Cloud security best practices
- RESTful API design
Benefits
- Recognized Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work
- Hands-on experience and professional development opportunities
- Industry certifications and training programs
- Collaborative, inclusive work environment
- Hybrid work (2-3 days on-site in Arlington, VA)
- Impact on federal government and national security missions
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Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services builds and maintains mission-critical technology solutions for the U.S. federal government, including cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems integrations, and cyber defense tools. The company is hiring DevOps engineers, full-stack developers, SAP specialists, and test engineers to support classified and unclassified federal government projects.
- Website
- accenturefederal.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a microservices architecture you've designed using Spring Boot and how you handled inter-service communication.
- Describe your experience with Apache Kafka—what challenges have you faced with event streaming at scale, and how did you resolve them?