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# Software Development Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,200.0 - $265,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Concurrent Computing, Data Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Fault Tolerance, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Grafana, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Elk Stack
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_accentureghi3-4712599006

## About the Role

To excel in this position, you should be comfortable working with technologies such as Python for asynchronous and concurrent programming, Kafka for distributed messaging, and JSON for data interchange.
Familiarity with observability tools like Grafana and the ELK stack will be essential for building dashboards and monitoring system health.
Experience with distributed systems, event-driven design patterns, and implementing fault-tolerant architectures will be highly beneficial.
Exposure to best practices in modular software design, access management, and scalable pipeline development will further support your success as you contribute to expanding the organization's data infrastructure. **Here's what you'll need** : + 8+ years of experience in software development or a related field. + Experience in the following areas: + Python + Integrating testing with development workflows + Deploying Python applications on cloud architectures + Logging and monitoring for software applications **Bonus points if you have** : + Experience with access control in event-driven architectures + Expertise in modular system design for data pipelines + Knowledge of expanding architectures to support multiple data domains and formats **Security clearance** : + Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is 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

## Description

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! **Job Description** : As a Software Development Engineer in this role, you will focus on designing and implementing robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and enable comprehensive tracking of events across diverse data pipelines.
Your work will involve developing modular systems that support seamless integration with new data formats and domains, ensuring scalability and adaptability as business needs evolve.
You will be responsible for building solutions that prioritize access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting, all while maintaining high standards for record keeping in a digital environment.
Leveraging your expertise, you will help create frameworks that allow for granular monitoring and rapid response to system events, supporting the organization's commitment to operational excellence.