Accenture Federal Services

Senior Systems Software Engineer

Augusta, GA
Salary
$106,300 - $206,200
Level
Senior
Visa
Not offered

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Open. First seen 27 October 2026.

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About the role

Accenture Federal Services's standard text

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.

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.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Software Engineer to support our client in Augusta, GA. The ideal candidate will have deep experience developing mission‑critical geospatial intelligence software and strong skills in data analysis, visualization, and modern software engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software for geospatial intelligence systems
  • Build scalable, efficient code in Java, Python, or similar languages
  • Implement CI/CD security controls, SCA, container/image scanning, and configuration checks
  • Develop IaC and deployment automation; support baseline configuration and STIG‑hardened builds
  • Implement centralized logging, monitoring, and RMF/ATO requirements
  • Create runbooks and technical documentation
  • Integrate solutions with geospatial platforms and databases (e.g., ArcGIS, GeoServer, GDAL)
  • Apply data analysis and visualization tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Plotly
  • Troubleshoot and optimize for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews
  • Ensure adherence to security protocols and best practices in a classified environment

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of software development experience
  • DoD 8140 certification (e.g., Security+)
  • Hands‑on CI/CD security experience; RHEL proficiency
  • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization libraries
  • Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, or Podman
  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Compute certification (for example: Certified Java Programmer, Certified Python Developer, or certifications in geospatial platforms like Esri ArcGIS Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect. Or RedHat certification)

Preferred Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
  • Proficiency with geospatial tools (ArcGIS, GeoServer, GDAL)
  • Experience with the GEOINT community
  • Knowledge of spatial data formats (GeoJSON, Shapefiles, KML) and spatial analysis
  • Experience with GIS programming, geospatial data pipelines, or remote sensing
  • Knowledge of mission and military operational environments
  • Experience with DISA STIG validation, Ansible/Puppet/Chef/Salt, OpenSCAP
  • Familiarity with Splunk, Elastic, SNMP monitoring, and incident response
  • Relevant technical or geospatial certifications

Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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's standard text

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$106,300—$206,200 USD

Accenture Federal Services's standard text

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Accenture Federal Services's standard text

For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Accenture Federal Services's standard text

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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What this role asks for

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Python

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Compared with Accenture Federal Services's other open jobs.

The team: AFS Business Application Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 17 open in AFS Business Application Engineering. 12 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in June: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

JavaScript (10 of 17), Python (10 of 17), REST (9 of 17), CI/CD (8 of 17), React (8 of 17), Agile (7 of 17), Angular (7 of 17)

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