Junior Software Engineer

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company dedicated to helping the United States federal government strengthen and protect our nation by leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our team in Lorton, VA. This fully onsite role will support the development, integration, and deployment of cloud‑based solutions with a focus on Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC), Configuration‑as‑Code (CaC), and workflow automation. The candidate will assist with Atlassian Jira and Confluence workflow customization and integrations, while also contributing to the development and enhancement of cloud‑hosted applications and services. Responsibilities Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software and automation solutions Support Jira and Confluence workflow customization, automation, and integrations, including scripting, API usage, and plugin‑based enhancements Develop and maintain IaC and CaC using tools such as Ansible, Bicep, Terraform or PowerShell Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using C#, Python, Java, PowerShell, or Bicep Contribute to cloud solution development and deployment within Microsoft Azure environments Collaborate with senior engineers on new features, enhancements, and cloud architecture improvements Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automated deployment workflows Troubleshoot application, configuration, or pipeline issues in development and deployment environments Document system changes, engineering processes, workflows, and deployment patterns Participate in team meetings, design sessions, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 0–2 years of software engineering experience (internships, course projects, or personal projects welcome) Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and software development principles Basic knowledge of networking, databases, and security fundamentals Must hold 8140 certification or obtain it within six months Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices concepts Experience or hands‑on practice with Terraform, Docker, or Kubernetes Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) fundamentals or experience using AI‑assisted development tools Valid US Passport Required Clearance Requirements No clearance required, but must have the ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility. Compensation Base pay range: $70,500 – $136,700 USD (varies by location and experience). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Legal Requirement Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr