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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $96,200.0 - $192,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithm Design, Big Data, Databases, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Real Time Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Usage Tracking, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fb9c5e6e2bd2b3b4

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
 * 7 years of professional experience developing and maintaining complex software systems
 * Professional experience with Python
 * Experience designing algorithms, database interactions, and/or system integrations

Bonus Points if you have:

 * Proven ability to lead tasks or teams within a software development lifecycle
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Strong understanding of software engineering principles, debugging, testing, and development best practices
 * Ability to write clear documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Clearance:

 * Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

## Description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design, build, and enhance complex software systems that support mission-critical operations. You will work with real-time systems, large-scale data environments, analytics pipelines, and enterprise applications. This role blends hands-on development and broader engineering responsibilities including requirements analysis, system integration, documentation, testing, and algorithm development.

What you'll do:

 * Analyze user and system requirements and translate them into detailed software design and performance specifications
 * Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using Python and other appropriate languages or tools
 * Debug and troubleshoot software issues, identify root causes, and implement effective fixes
 * Build new features or enhance existing components across systems, applications, and services
 * Integrate existing software into new or modified operating environments, including cloud platforms, APIs, and data pipelines
 * Develop and optimize database queries and interfaces, ranging from simple lookups to complex repository interactions
 * Implement algorithms to meet system performance, scalability, and functional requirements
 * Conduct scientific and mathematical analysis to evaluate system behavior and inform design decisions
 * Write, update, and review technical documentation including design specifications, user guides, and testing artifacts
 * Recommend improvements to documentation quality and software development processes
 * Assist with developing and executing test cases, test procedures, and validation plans.
 * Analyze system flow, data usage, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement or optimization
 * Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or enhance overall performance


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