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# Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,300.0 - $221,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, OAuth, OpenID, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, Okta, Spring-boot, Firebase, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=94f538d13e9781db

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Spring Boot
 * Proven experience leading software engineering teams and driving technical delivery
 * Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed system design
 * Advanced proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation
 * Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, OIDC, RBAC)
 * Experience with modern access-control and policy frameworks: OpenFGA, Zanzibar-inspired models (Ory Keto, SpiceDB), AWS IAM, Casbin, OPA
 * Familiarity with identity platforms: Auth0, Okta, Keycloak, Cognito, Azure AD, Firebase Authentication
 * Proficiency with AWS services and cloud-native development
 * Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or OpenShift
 * Active Secret Clearance required
 * Ability to work onsite 2-3x/week in Arlington, VA

## Description

We are seeking a Seasoned Technical Leader to drive the architecture, design, and enterprise-wide implementation of an OpenFGA-based authorization service. In this role, you will lead the development of a robust Java REST API wrapper for OpenFGA and ensure seamless integration across distributed systems and platforms. You will establish engineering standards, guide architectural decisions, and provide hands-on leadership throughout the development lifecycle.

This position requires deep expertise in modern authorization models, cloud-native application development, and enterprise-scale identity platforms. You will collaborate closely with development teams, AWS engineers, onboarding stakeholders, and leadership to deliver a secure, scalable, and high-performance authorization capability.
Responsibilities:

 * Architect and implement the Java REST API wrapper enabling OpenFGA integration across microservices
 * Lead the technical design for authorization workflows and integration patterns
 * Define engineering standards, API design guidelines, and development best practices
 * Drive sprint planning, code reviews, and major technical decision-making
 * Partner with development, AWS, onboarding, and security teams to ensure alignment and delivery
 * Identify, manage, and proactively mitigate technical risks and dependencies
 * Enforce and champion security best practices for authorization and access-control services
 * Mentor engineers and provide ongoing technical leadership
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, timelines, and implementation strategy


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