Software Engineering Associate - Washington, DC

Summary

Accenture Federal Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture that helps U.S. federal agencies build the government of the future. The Software Engineering Associate role involves assisting with the development and management of technology-based solutions, including coding, testing, and project management support.

Responsibilities

• As an Entry Level Software Engineering Associate, you will assist with the development, delivery and management of technology-based business solutions
• You may work on coding, testing and implementing configuration changes; assist in the design of software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements; or provide project management support
• You will be part of our global network of technology experts that provides programming and technology implementation services for clients across the entire range of industry sectors
• From application development and architecture to software maintenance and systems administration, we help turn innovation into effective technology solutions
• As part of our global team, you'll work with the latest software and leading-edge development tools—giving you the opportunity to enhance your skills and hone your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment

Skills

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree (with a graduation date no later than December 2014)
• A track record of strong academic performance (2.8 or higher cumulative GPA)
• Solid foundation in object oriented programming
• Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel and Visio
• Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Desire to work in an information systems environment
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
• Candidates must be located within the Arlington, VA area or commutable distance
• This position requires US citizenship due to client security clearance requirements
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require, now or in the future, sponsorship by the employer for a visa
• Computer Science/Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Engineering (all disciplines)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree (with a graduation date no later than December 2014)
• A track record of strong academic performance (2.8 or higher cumulative GPA)
• Solid foundation in object oriented programming
• Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel and Visio
• Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Desire to work in an information systems environment
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian
• Candidates must be located within the Arlington, VA area or commutable distance
• This position requires US citizenship due to client security clearance requirements
• Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require, now or in the future, sponsorship by the employer for a visa

Nice to Haves

• Computer Science/Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Engineering (all disciplines)

Benefits

• From day one, we’re committed to providing you with the right experiences, learning and coaching to help you become an effective professional.
• As an Entry Level Software Engineering Associate you will benefit from a robust training curriculum that will build your business acumen, technical and professional skills.
• Learning will take place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom or in collaboration with teammates.
• Throughout your career, you will continue to follow a defined training curriculum, attend classroom training, have access to a global learning portal with more than 20,000 online learning resources and learn from your global colleagues through our vast online tool, the Knowledge Exchange.
• Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.