Cleared Software Engineer (Java, OpenFGA)

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! The Work: 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. Responsibilities: 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 Here’s What You Need: 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 as RBAC (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 #clearancejobs #LI-modernengineering #LI-Hybrid #LI-PublicSafety 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . 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 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minneso…