Software Engineer

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The Software Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems. These systems include processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems, all based on documented requirements. The Software Engineer may work individually or as part of a team, performing reviews and testing of software components to ensure adherence to design requirements and documenting test results. The role also involves resolving software problem reports and utilizing appropriate software development and design methodologies for the development environment. The Software Engineer provides specific input to the software components of system design, including hardware / software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) solutions instead of new development. They conduct requirements analysis and synthesis from the system level down to individual software components.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements.

Work individually or as part of a team to review and test software components for adherence to design requirements.

Document test results and resolve software problem reports.

Utilize appropriate software development and design methodologies.

Provide input on hardware / software trade-offs, software reuse, and the use of COTS / GOTS solutions.

Conduct requirements analysis and synthesis from the system level to individual software components.

Must Have :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or 4 years of software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

100% onsite work requirement.

Nice to Have :

Experience with the Agile framework.

ERP experience.

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, etc.

Additional Skills and Qualities :

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to adapt to changing technology and learn new software development tools and methodologies.

Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Security Clearance :

Active TS / SCI with polygraph

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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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