Forward Deployed Data Engineer - Databricks

Accenture Federal Services

$100,200 - $243,100 / year

Arlington, VA; Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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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!

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Collaborative Teamwork: Partner with engineers, program managers, and domain specialists to conceive, architect, build, and maintain applications that meet AFS clients’ needs.
Data Synthesis: Understand a client’s most critical objectives and synthesize disparate information into a cohesive vision and actionable roadmap, interpreting what the data signifies and outlining an impact-based plan to rapidly go from use case to prototype to scaled deployment.
Rapid Iteration: Quickly iterate, build from scratch, and help transform clients' operations at uncommon speed. You won’t just deploy software—you’ll help reshape how entire organizations work by putting powerful tools in the hands of executives and real operators.
Production-Grade Solutions: Develop production-grade solutions that make sense of the client’s data and process it through an actionable workflow that can help clients make better decisions.
Collaboration: Collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues to define solution requirements, iterate on the solution, and ship code.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver end‑to‑end, production-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks platforms.
Design and build scalable data pipelines, APIs, and user-facing applications using Spark and modern big‑data engines.
Design and build Databricks Apps, including both front‑end and back‑end components.
Integrate LLMs and AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) into applications and data workflows.
Deploy solutions to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and monitor production systems for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Debug complex issues across the full stack, including data pipelines, application services, cloud infrastructure, and AI integrations.
Implement CI/CD workflows, automated testing, and secure, repeatable production deployments.
Ensure data governance, quality, and security through best practices and tools like Unity Catalog.
Partner directly with customer stakeholders to define requirements, architect solutions, and provide hands-on technical guidance.
Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and technical enablement materials for long-term maintainability.

What We Look For:

Client Success Obsession: A deep commitment to helping clients succeed, even beyond the original scope. You thrive on solving hard customer problems and take pride in delivering solutions that drive real value.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong abilities in breaking down complex problems and constructing end-to-end solutions that work.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript) and the ability to build applications that utilize large structured and unstructured datasets in production environments.
Independent Ownership: Capability to work autonomously while owning outcomes, with support available but a desire to take the driver’s seat.
Real-World Impact Delivery: A proven track record of delivering meaningful outcomes through software and analytical products.
Collaborative Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with teammates and clients of varying technical proficiency, embedding with clients and joining their teams.
Willingness to Travel: Flexibility to travel as needed for client implementation work.

In this role, you’ll iterate quickly, build from scratch, and help organizations transform their operations at uncommon speed. You won’t just deploy software—you’ll help reshape how entire organizations function by providing powerful tools to those who can drive change.

Here is what you need:

Full-stack engineering with Databricks platforms including experience building scalable data pipelines, APIs, and user-facing applications
Experience delivering customer-facing technical solutions
Familiar with AI-assisted development tools and modern AI frameworks
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment workflows
Ability to obtain Databricks Data Engineer Professional certification
Ability to travel, dependent on client and team
Must be a US Citizen and ability to obtain federal security clearance

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with Databricks on both E2 and PVC
Hands-on integration of LLMs and AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) into applications
Active Federal security 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:

$100,200—$243,100 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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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Forward Deployed Data Engineer to work directly with US federal government clients on high-impact data and AI solutions. You'll own end-to-end delivery of production-grade systems on Databricks, designing scalable data pipelines, building APIs and user-facing applications, and integrating modern AI frameworks like LLMs into workflows that help organizations make better decisions at speed. This is full-stack work across data engineering, application development, and cloud infrastructure, with hands-on collaboration embedded in client teams.

The role demands strong technical depth in Python or TypeScript, Databricks platforms, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), paired with the ability to debug complex issues across the entire stack and ship secure, well-documented solutions. You'll also need to synthesize client objectives into actionable roadmaps, iterate rapidly from prototype to scaled deployment, and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Travel is expected for client work, and you must be a US citizen able to obtain federal security clearance.

This position suits engineers who thrive on solving hard problems for real customers, can work independently while staying collaborative, and want to see their work reshape how government organizations operate. The salary range is $100,200–$243,100, and the role is based in Washington, DC and requires in-office work.

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