Sr. Full Stack Engineer

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Washington, DC Until 8/30/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026

Job description

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 looking for an Experienced Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and optimize both user-facing and back-end systems, with a strong focus on high-performance React and Java applications. This role requires deep knowledge of front-end and server-side architecture, scalable design principles, and the ability to translate complex data into intuitive, insightful visual experiences. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and delivering high‑quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

Architect and Develop: Design and implement architecture for complex applications using React, Java, and cloud native tools, focusing on performance, scalability, and reusability.
Component Library Development: Create and maintain a scalable, reusable component library to ensure consistent design and function across the application.
Code Standards & Best Practices: Establish and enforce development standards, code style guides, and best practices, including responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and enhance application performance through techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching.
Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices and contributing to continuous learning within the team.

Here's What You Need:

5 plus years in full stack development with significant experience using React and related libraries
Advanced knowledge of React and its ecosystem (Redux, Hooks, Context API), as well as modern TypeScript
Demonstrates expertise in API development and best practices, including RESTful API design, versioning, authentication (e.g., OAuth, JWT), rate limiting, and documentation standards (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger)
Strong understanding of synchronous and asynchronous workflows, including event-driven architecture, message queuing, promise-based patterns, async/await paradigms, and multi-threading considerations in back-end systems
Expertise in Microservices and/or backend Web Servers (Python FastAPI, Ruby on Rails)
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
Active Secret Clearance
Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA two to three days per week

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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, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$91,300—$184,900 USD

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. 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.

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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Compensation (from employer):
The pay range for 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 is: — 91,300 – 184,900 USD

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance full stack applications with React and Java.

Job title

Sr. Full Stack Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

federal technology

Location requirements

On-site in Arlington, VA, 2-3 days/week, remote flexibility allowed.

Salary

$91k–$185k

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reacttypescriptapi designrestful apioauthjwtmicroservicesawssecret clearance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

reacttypescriptapi developmentmicroservicesaws

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid City