Software Engineer - SME

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>The Work:</strong></p> <p>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 DevSecOps practices across complex and regulated environments.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Here is what you'll need:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in designing and developing enterprise-scale software solutions.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.</li> <li>Strong hands‑on experience with <strong>frontend/UI development using JavaScript frameworks (React).</strong></li> <li>Advanced development skills in <strong>Node.js</strong> for backend and middleware services.</li> <li>Professional experience developing in <strong>Python</strong> for API, automation, or data-driven workloads.</li> <li>Experience building and integrating <strong>GraphQL APIs</strong> (or similar technologies such as REST, gRPC, or tRPC).</li> <li>Working knowledge of <strong>search engines</strong> such as <strong>ElasticSearch</strong> or <strong>OpenSearch</strong> for indexing and data retrieval.</li> <li>Experience with <strong>message brokers</strong>, especially <strong>RabbitMQ</strong> (or related platforms such as Apache Kafka).</li> <li>Proficiency with <strong>Kubernetes</strong> for container orchestration and deployment.</li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>Generative AI concepts</strong>, tooling, or model integration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus points you might have</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field</li> <li>Exposure to OpenCTI, an open-source cyber threat intelligence platform (experience with Docker, MITRE ATT&CK, or CTI workflows beneficial).</li> <li>Experience with AssemblyLine, malware analysis frameworks, or similar security automation pipelines.</li>