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# Cleared Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA)

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $91,300.0 - $184,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Business Logic, User Authentication, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Java Architectures, Java Web Services, Role-Based Access Control, E2e Testing, Azure Active Directory, Okta, Spring-boot, Firebase, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9025309/cleared-software-engineer-java-openfga

## About the Role

* Hands-on professional experience with Java and Spring Boot
 * Strong background in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs
 * Proficiency with core AWS services
 * Familiarity with Modern Authorization systems and concepts
 * 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,
and foundational authorization models such asRBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control).

 * Active DOD Secret clearance
 * Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA two to three days per week

## Description

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., * Design and implement RESTful API endpoints and core business logic for the wrapper service using Java and Spring Boot

 * Build and refine features that support OpenFGA data model management
 * Develop robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using modern Java testing frameworks
 * Optimize Java application performance, including tuning Spring Boot configurations and improving service efficiency
 * Break down complex requirements into well-structured Java components and microservices
 * Maintain high-quality code through effective use of Java design patterns, clean coding practices, and architectural standards
 * Troubleshoot defects, analyze root causes, and deliver reliable Java-based fixes
 * Create and enhance documentation, code samples, and developer-support materials
 * Participate in collaborative code reviews, architectural discussions, and Agile ceremonies
 * Support onboarding and cross-functional teams by answering technical and integration questions
 * Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation to streamline Java service deployments


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