Cleared Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA)

About this role

<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> <div>As a Cleared Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA), you’ll play a key role in building a high‑performance OpenFGA wrapper service that strengthens authorization capabilities for a mission‑driven program. You’ll partner closely with senior engineers to deliver clean, scalable code and help shape an evolving platform that supports complex access‑control needs.</div> <div> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Design and implement RESTful API endpoints and core business logic for the wrapper service using Java and Spring Boot</div> </li> <li> <div>Build and refine features that support OpenFGA data model management</div> </li> <li> <div>Develop robust unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests using modern Java testing frameworks</div> </li> <li> <div>Optimize Java application performance, including tuning Spring Boot configurations and improving service efficiency</div> </li> <li> <div>Break down complex requirements into well‑structured Java components and microservices</div> </li> <li> <div>Maintain high‑quality code through effective use of Java design patterns, clean coding practices, and architectural standards</div> </li> <li> <div>Troubleshoot defects, analyze root causes, and deliver reliable Java‑based fixes</div> </li> <li> <div>Create and enhance documentation, code samples, and developer‑support materials</div> </li> <li> <div>Participate in collaborative code reviews, architectural discussions, and Agile ceremonies</div> </li> <li> <div>Support onboarding and cross‑functional teams by answering technical and integration questions</div> </li> <li> <div>Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation to streamline Java service deployments</div> </li> </ul> </div> <p><strong>Here’s What You Need: </strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Hands‑on professional experience with Java and Spring Boot</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong background in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs</div> </li> <li> <div>Proficiency with core AWS services</div> </li> <li>Familiarity with Modern Authorization systems and concepts</li> <li>Experience working with Technologies such as: OpenFGA; conceptual frameworks inspired by Google Zanzibar (including Ory Keto and SpiceDB); policy‑driven models like AWS IAM, Casbin, and Open Policy Agent; as well as identity and authentication platforms such as Auth0, Okta, Keycloak, AWS Cognito, Azure Active Directory, Firebase Authentication,  <div>and foundational authorization models such as<strong> </strong>RBAC (Role‑Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute‑Based Access Control).</div> </li> <li> <div>Active DOD Secret clearance</div> </li> <li> <div>Ability to work on‑site in Arlington, VA two to three days per week</div> </li> </ul> <p>#clearancejobs</p> <div><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span lang="EN-US">#LI-modernengineering</span> <span lang="EN-US">#LI-Hybrid</span>  #LI-PublicSafety</span></div><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. 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. </span></span><a…