Systems Engineer (Winchester, VA)
Location: Chantilly, VA
Department: 60055335 - AFS Software Engineering
The work:
• Build scalable AWS‑based services using SQS, SNS, Lambda, SWF/Step Functions, and cloud‑native architectures
• Participate in architecture and design reviews, multimodule planning, and solution development
• Conduct research, create prototypes, and perform feasibility analyses for new features and modernization initiatives
• Develop and optimize PostgreSQL‑backed data services and schemas
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Maven, Git, and GitLab
• Containerize and deploy applications using EKS with Docker and Kubernetes
• Write unit, integration, and system tests using JUnit 5; support release and beta testing cycles
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and integration issues across the full stack
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and customers on requirements, demos, installations, and solution alignment
• Document APIs, architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and runbooks
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of overall experience as a Systems Engineer
• At least 3+ years working with AWS cloud solutions or C#, Java, or Python, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and messaging technologies (SQS, SNS)
• Experience with containerization technologies: EKS, Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Proficiency with JUnit (JUnit 5 preferred) and automated testing
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments
• Comfortable working directly with customers for requirements, demos, beta support, and installation coordination
• Active Top Secret Clearance required
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, Git, GitLab, and Jira
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with gRPC
• Experience with AWS services such as SWF/Step Functions and Lambda
• Background in PostgreSQL schema design and performance tuning
• Knowledge of Python or ReactJS for internal tools or integrations
• Experience supporting beta programs or mission‑critical systems
• Prior technical lead experience or participation in architecture discussions
• Exposure to large‑scale data processing, analytics, or high‑volume environments
• Preferred Certification: Current SAFe Agile Software Engineer (ASE) Certification
Location: Onsite in Winchester, VA
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.
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