Specialist - Software Engineering Jobs in Arlington, VA

Specialist - Software Engineering jobs in Arlington, Virginia draw strong demand from defense technology, federal contracting, and cybersecurity firms concentrated in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, Pentagon City, and Crystal City. Employers hiring right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and ALEUT FEDERAL. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86

Top employerAmazon

Work type43% On-site

Top credentialBachelor's degree

Companies hiring41

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Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

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Accenture Federal Services

Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

Arlington, Virginia

New 17h ago

Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, Virginia

Cloud Architecture

Solutions Architecture

Technical Product & Program Management

Technical Program Management

Cloud Architecture

Solutions Architecture

Technical Product & Program Management

Technical Program Management

$106k - $221k/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

$106k - $221k/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10,000+

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Deputy Engineering Project Manager - Arlington, VA

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Serco

Deputy Engineering Project Manager - Arlington, VA

Arlington, Virginia

Added 3d ago

Serco

Arlington, Virginia

Account Management

Customer Service

Customer Service & Support

Sales

Account Management

Customer Service

Customer Service & Support

Sales

$78k.24 - $130k.06/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

$78k.24 - $130k.06/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10,000+

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Packaging Engineering Manager

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Lidl

Packaging Engineering Manager

Arlington, Virginia

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Lidl

Arlington, Virginia

Account Management

Customer Success

Sales

Account Management

Customer Success

Sales

Salary TBD

10,000+

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Manager, DevOps Engineering

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Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)

Manager, DevOps Engineering

Arlington, Virginia

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Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)

Arlington, Virginia

Creative & Design

Product Management

Project & Program Management

Project Management

Creative & Design

Product Management

Project & Program Management

Project Management

$124k - $204k/yr

Remote (US)

Bachelor's degree in engineering

$124k - $204k/yr

Remote (US)

Bachelor's degree in engineering

201-500

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Manager, Electrical & Controls Engineering

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Amazon.com

Manager, Electrical & Controls Engineering

Arlington, Virginia

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Amazon.com

Arlington, Virginia

Specialized Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project & Program Management

Engineering (Non-Software)

Project Management

Specialized Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Project & Program Management

Engineering (Non-Software)

Project Management

$144k - $204k/yr

7+ yrs exp.

On-Site

Bachelor's

$144k - $204k/yr

On-Site

Bachelor's

10,000+

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New 17h ago

Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

Accenture Federal Services·Arlington, Virginia

Job functions:

Cloud Architecture

Solutions Architecture

Technical Product & Program Management

Technical Program Management

$106k - $221k/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10,000+ employees

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:

Lead the technical design and development of the OpenFGA authorization service implementation, ensuring delivery of the Java REST API wrapper and integration across the enterprise. You will architect the Java REST API wrapper solution for OpenFGA integration. Define technical standards, development practices, and API design patterns. Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making. You will also coordinate across development, AWS, and onboarding teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

Manage technical risks and dependencies
Ensure security best practices for authorization service
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance
Interface with stakeholders on technical requirements and timelines

Here's what you need:

Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Proven leadership in software development initiatives
Strong understanding of microservices architecture
Expertise in authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC)
Solid background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Proficiency with core AWS services
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Active Secret Clearance
Requires onsite 2-3x/week in Arlington, VA

Bonus points if you have:

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science
Previous consulting experience and understanding customer/business needs

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizenship required

#LI-PublicSafety

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.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Accenture Federal Services

Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)

Arlington, Virginia

New 17h ago

10,000+ employees

Job functions:

Cloud Architecture

Solutions Architecture

Technical Product & Program Management

Technical Program Management

$106k - $221k/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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:

Lead the technical design and development of the OpenFGA authorization service implementation, ensuring delivery of the Java REST API wrapper and integration across the enterprise. You will architect the Java REST API wrapper solution for OpenFGA integration. Define technical standards, development practices, and API design patterns. Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and technical decision-making. You will also coordinate across development, AWS, and onboarding teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

Manage technical risks and dependencies
Ensure security best practices for authorization service
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance
Interface with stakeholders on technical requirements and timelines

Here's what you need:

Extensive hands on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Proven leadership in software development initiatives
Strong understanding of microservices architecture
Expertise in authentication and authorization frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, RBAC)
Solid background in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Proficiency with core AWS services
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Active Secret Clearance
Requires onsite 2-3x/week in Arlington, VA

Bonus points if you have:

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Technical Science
Previous consulting experience and understanding customer/business needs

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizenship required

#LI-PublicSafety

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.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

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Specialist - Software Engineering Job Market in Arlington

Who's Hiring

Amazon14
Amazon Web Services9
ALEUT FEDERAL6
Accenture Federal Services5
Booz Allen Hamilton4

Top Industries Hiring

Technology & Software10
Retail8
E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces8
Consulting & Professional Services4
Distribution & Wholesale3

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Specialist - Software Engineering Jobs in Arlington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a specialist - software engineering job in Arlington?

Focus your search on the defense contracting and federal IT ecosystem that dominates Arlington's hiring, particularly firms clustered along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor and in Pentagon City. Employers here prioritize security clearances, experience with government systems, and familiarity with DevSecOps or cloud platforms used in public-sector environments. Tailoring your resume to mission-driven technical work and highlighting any clearance eligibility gives you a clear edge in this market.

Which companies hire specialist - software engineerings in Arlington?

Arlington specialist - software engineering roles are posted by Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and ALEUT FEDERAL and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The local employer base skews heavily toward defense primes, federal IT contractors, and intelligence community vendors, many of which maintain large engineering offices across Arlington's business districts.

Are there remote specialist - software engineering jobs in Arlington?

Yes, though availability depends on clearance requirements, since classified work typically requires on-site presence. About 57% of specialist - software engineering openings tied to Arlington are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, covering roles where access to classified networks is not required. Unclassified software development, application engineering, and architecture work tend to offer the most flexibility in Arlington's market.

How can I get a specialist - software engineering job in Arlington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Arlington is targeting junior or associate software engineer roles at mid-size federal contractors, which often hire early-career candidates who are willing to pursue a security clearance. Companies supporting Department of Defense or intelligence community contracts regularly onboard new graduates from nearby universities like George Mason and George Washington. Gaining even a Secret clearance eligibility and building familiarity with government cloud environments like AWS GovCloud significantly improves your competitiveness locally.

Which industries hire the most specialist - software engineerings in Arlington?

Most specialist - software engineering openings in Arlington sit in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Arlington's proximity to the Pentagon, DIA, and other federal agencies makes it a hub for defense technology and public-sector IT, which consistently drives the highest volume of local software engineering demand.

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