Software Engineering Lead (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: We are seeking a Seasoned Technical Leader to drive the architecture, design, and enterprise‑wide implementation of an OpenFGA‑based authorization service. In this role, you will lead the development of a robust Java REST API wrapper for OpenFGA and ensure seamless integration across distributed systems and platforms. You will establish engineering standards, guide architectural decisions, and provide hands‑on leadership throughout the development lifecycle. This position requires deep expertise in modern authorization models, cloud‑native application development, and enterprise‑scale identity platforms. You will collaborate closely with development teams, AWS engineers, onboarding stakeholders, and leadership to deliver a secure, scalable, and high‑performance authorization capability. Responsibilities: • Architect and implement the Java REST API wrapper enabling OpenFGA integration across microservices • Lead the technical design for authorization workflows and integration patterns • Define engineering standards, API design guidelines, and development best practices • Drive sprint planning, code reviews, and major technical decision‑making • Partner with development, AWS, onboarding, and security teams to ensure alignment and delivery • Identify, manage, and proactively mitigate technical risks and dependencies • Enforce and champion security best practices for authorization and access‑control services • Mentor engineers and provide ongoing technical leadership • Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, timelines, and implementation strategy Here's What You Need: • Strong hands‑on expertise in Java and Spring Boot • Proven experience leading software engineering teams and driving technical delivery • Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed system design • Advanced proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation • Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, OIDC, RBAC) • Experience with modern access‑control and policy frameworks: OpenFGA, Zanzibar‑inspired models (Ory Keto, SpiceDB), AWS IAM, Casbin, OPA • Familiarity with identity platforms: Auth0, Okta, Keycloak, Cognito, Azure AD, Firebase Authentication • Proficiency with AWS services and cloud‑native development • Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or OpenShift • Active Secret Clearance required • Ability to work onsite 2–3x/week in Arlington, VA #clearancejobs #LI-PublicSafety #LI-modernengineering #LI-Hybrid 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 benefit…