St. Louis, United States
Junior Software Developer
Accenture Federal Services · St. Louis · United States
Posted: 10/19/2026 · Last checked: 10/20/2026
Job description
Quoted in full from Accenture Federal Services's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
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!
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting DevOps implementation initiative including:
- Developing Infrastructure as Code scripts, such as Terraform or Azure IaC (Bicep, ARM Templating).
- Implementing and managing Configuration as Code (e.g., Ansible).
- Generating custom scripts using in PowerShell or Bash.
- Managing containers and orchestration frameworks: Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Helm.
- Creating and managing virtual images using Docker or Packer.
- Implementing and supporting Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Exposure to GitHub or GitLab for basic version control tasks such as cloning repositories, committing code, and creating pull requests.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
- Collaborate in code reviews to contribute to team learning and maintain code quality standards.
- Creating and supporting automated test scripting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Participate in the design and implementation of code for seamless system integration.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to ensure reliability and efficiency.
Required Experience:
- Experience in software development with exposure to at least one modern programming language such as Python, Go, Java, Node.js, or similar.
- Familiarity with IaC scripting.
- Familiarity with AI tools for code generation, review, testing and automation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of Azure cloud platform and API integrations.
- Familiarity with tools like Docker or CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux administrative experience.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
Eligibility Requirements:
- US Citizen
- Eligible to obtain a Public Trust 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 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:
$65,900—$126,000 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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