Creative Technology Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

$69,000 - $139,400 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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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!

At Accenture Federal Services, we believe the most powerful way to communicate an idea is to let people experience it. The Creative Technology Engineer transforms emerging ideas into compelling, interactive experiences that help government leaders envision what's possible. This role combines software engineering, artificial intelligence, creative technology, immersive media, and executive engagement to rapidly prototype, build, operate, and continuously evolve experiences that showcase the capabilities of Accenture Federal Services. Success in this role requires exceptional adaptability, technical breadth, creative problem-solving, ownership/accountability, and the ability to deliver polished, production-ready work at a pace that enables innovation. This role is designed for multidisciplinary builders who are energized by ambiguity, thrive in rapidly evolving environments, and are passionate about transforming ideas into memorable experiences.

Here’s what you need:

5+ years of experience with modern software engineering/interactive/intelligent application development
Experience with web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, and JSON
Cloud hosting technology management experience
Experience with creative technology, digital media production and motion graphics, video production, and visual storytelling
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, After Effects, and related applications)
UI design and implementation for interactive applications (user centered layout, interaction design, responsive and adaptive interface development) experience
Experience with AI assisted development environments (e.g., Claude, Gemini Canvas, Codex, or ComfyUI)
Portfolio of work you can share

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with one or more of the following is beneficial:
- Managing AWS cloud tools and services
- CI/CD pipeline development and automation
- AI orchestration platforms
- Large format immersive display systems
- Digital fabrication and 3D printing
- Innovation centers, executive briefing centers, museums, themed entertainment, experiential marketing, or similar multidisciplinary environments
- Experience with Blender and/or Maya
- Interactive graphics, visualization, and real time rendering frameworks
- Accelerator tool building
- Audio editing

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:

$69,000—$139,400 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 Creative Technology Engineer to bridge software development and immersive media production, building interactive prototypes and experiences that help federal government leaders understand emerging technology capabilities. The role demands someone who can move fluidly between coding, design, and creative production—using web technologies, cloud platforms, AI tools, and Adobe Creative Suite to rapidly prototype and deliver polished, production-ready work in an environment where requirements shift quickly.

You'll need at least five years of hands-on experience in software engineering or interactive application development, solid grounding in web technologies and cloud hosting, and genuine proficiency with both creative tools (Photoshop, After Effects) and UI design for interactive applications. Experience with AI-assisted development environments is required; bonus skills include AWS management, CI/CD automation, 3D tools like Blender or Maya, real-time rendering frameworks, and familiarity with large-format display systems or experiential environments. A portfolio demonstrating this blend of technical and creative work is essential.

This is an in-office role in Washington, DC, suited for builders comfortable with ambiguity who thrive on translating abstract ideas into compelling experiences. The salary range is $69,000–$139,400, depending on location and experience.

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