Full Stack Development / AWS Architecture Lead

Posted:
4/30/2026, 11:38:17 AM

Location(s):
District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

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.

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.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work:

As the Full Stack Development / AWS Architecture Lead, you will take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable web applications across a portfolio of five mission-critical systems. You will serve as the primary technical expert, guiding the engineering team and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure that solutions are user-friendly, secure, and aligned with organizational objectives. Your responsibilities will span the full software development lifecycle, from initial architecture and feature conception to deployment and ongoing support. In this role, you will benefit from hands-on experience with AWS cloud-based tools such as Console, RDS, S3, EBS, and AMIs, as well as infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solutions. Familiarity with DevOps practices, including Git, GitLab, and CI/CD automation, will be essential for streamlining development workflows and ensuring continuous integration and delivery. Your ability to mentor team members, document solutions, and drive architecture decisions will be key to your success in this dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the Technical Expert and primary technical lead for a portfolio of five applications, supporting a team of four staff.
Design, build, and maintain end-to-end features for full stack web-based applications from conception to deployment.
Lead the development of scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot) for backend services, React/TypeScript with Vite for frontend services, PostgreSQL for database services.
Support multiple mission-critical systems across various business domains, ensuring system performance, usability, and alignment with agency goals.
Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Lead troubleshooting efforts, performance tuning, and problem resolution for complex technical issues.
Contribute to architecture decisions, ensuring applications are secure, scalable, and user-friendly.
Implement and advocate for DevOps practices, including CI/CD automation using Git, Gitlab, and related tools.
Ensure adherence to security best practices, including RESTful Web Services, SSO, and secure application design.
Collaborate in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Implement and scale modern development practices (e.g., AI code assist), optimizing team performance and operations.

Here's what you need:

Exceptional analytical, technical, communication, documentation, and mentoring skills
Ability to work across multiple projects and interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with DevOps practices, Git, Gitlab, and CI/CD tools and automation
Experience working with Agile environments
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, user-friendly, and secure applications
Experience with RESTful Web Services, SSO, and security best practices
8 years overall software engineering experience with at least 5 years in the following:
- Minimum 5 years of experience required in AWS cloud-based development and tools such as Console, RDS, S3, EBS, AMIs, IaaS
- Minimum 5 years of experience required in database development, SQL/RDBMS such as PostgreSQL (primary) and/or Oracle (legacy database)
- Minimum 5 years of strong development experience required in the following technologies/areas: Java 8+, React, Spring Boot 2+, TypeScript, Visual Studio Code, Maven
Active TS/SCI required

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.

The pay range for 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 is:

$106,300—$221,100 USD

What We Believe

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be 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 as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Accenture Federal Services

Website: https://www.accenture.com/

Headquarter Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1989

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Finance ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Management Consulting ⋅ Online Portals ⋅ Professional Services

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