Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced software developer to build mission-ready software from concept to production. You’ll work in an agile environment to craft clean code, integrate APIs, analytics, and infrastructure that deliver user-facing solutions for government clients.

As part of Booz Allen, you’ll apply open-source tools and modern architectures, contributing to system improvements and future enhancements while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in SQL for data extraction, migration, structuring, and setting up bot transaction logs.
• 5+ years of experience designing and managing scalable automation environments within cloud ecosystems, including AWS and utilizing EC2, VPC, S3, and IAM for secure resource boundary management.
• 3+ years of experience with Python for data manipulation, file handling, backend system scripting, and building custom utility libraries to extend traditional RPA capabilities.
• Knowledge of setting up container deployment pipelines, building and pushing Docker containers to container registries, and managing declarative deployments via gitops workflows.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, virtual machines, cloud and on-premise servers, network firewalls, and credential management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Develop software from vision to production-ready system in an agile environment.
• Use latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks to overcome client challenges.
• Code and deliver solutions that support current architecture and future enhancements.
• Oversee system improvements and ensure secure resource boundaries.

Skills

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms

Docker

Data extraction

GitOps

Virtual machines

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Docker containers

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As a software developer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to help build a user-oriented solution. We’re looking for a software developer like you to develop efficient and effective software, from vision to production-ready system, in an exciting, agile environment.

As an experienced software developer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and resources to overcome your clients’ most difficult challenges. You’ll use your passion to master new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements. You’ll code and deliver solutions that support the current architecture and operating environment, as well as oversee future functionality and enhancements.

Work with us to develop systems that create change for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in SQL for data extraction, migration, structuring, and setting up bot transaction logs
• 5+ years of experience designing and managing scalable automation environments within cloud ecosystems, including AWS and utilizing EC2, VPC, S3, and IAM for secure resource boundary management
• 3+ years of experience with Python for data manipulation, file handling, backend system scripting, and building custom utility libraries to extend traditional RPA capabilities
• Knowledge of setting up container deployment pipelines, building and pushing Docker containers to container registries, and managing declarative deployments via gitops workflows
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, virtual machines, cloud and on-premise servers, network firewalls, and credential management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Products, Microsoft Windows Server, or Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of relational databases and managing data connections
• Knowledge of shell scripting and automation
• Knowledge of DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
• Ability to develop detailed program specifications and programs for software components
• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain the operation of application code

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Skills AssessmentAs part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Automation Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a software developer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface + data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to help build a user-oriented solution. We’re looking for a software developer like you to develop efficient and effective software, from vision to production-ready system, in an exciting, agile environment.

As an experienced software developer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and resources to overcome your clients’ most difficult challenges. You’ll use your passion to master new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements. You’ll code and deliver solutions that support the current architecture and operating environment, as well as oversee future functionality and enhancements.

Work with us to develop systems that create change for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in SQL for data extraction, migration, structuring, and setting up bot transaction logs
• 5+ years of experience designing and managing scalable automation environments within cloud ecosystems, including AWS and utilizing EC2, VPC, S3, and IAM for secure resource boundary management
• 3+ years of experience with Python for data manipulation, file handling, backend system scripting, and building custom utility libraries to extend traditional RPA capabilities
• Knowledge of setting up container deployment pipelines, building and pushing Docker containers to container registries, and managing declarative deployments via gitops workflows
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, virtual machines, cloud and on-premise servers, network firewalls, and credential management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience in software development in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Products, Microsoft Windows Server, or Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of relational databases and managing data connections
• Knowledge of shell scripting and automationKnowledge of DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
• Ability to develop detailed program specifications and programs for software components
• Ability to debug, troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain the operation of application code

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Skills AssessmentAs part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about your total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.