AWS Geospatial Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AWS Geospatial Software Engineer to resolve end-to-end geospatial challenges in a fast, agile environment. You will develop software and systems from vision to production-ready, leveraging expertise in geospatial data processing and large-scale spatial algorithm development.

This role emphasizes mastering new tools, applying the latest architectural approaches, and delivering secure, scalable solutions in collaboration with clients using AWS and containerized

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software with a cloud-first development approach.
• 5+ years of back-end development with Java, Python, Go, or C++, and front-end languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, or CSS.
• 3+ years of enterprise application development, including geospatial data processing and spatial algorithm development.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns (ECS/EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies).
• 3+ years with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS) and orchestration.
• Experience developing and deploying production geospatial applications from concept to O&M.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Resolve end-to-end geospatial challenges in a fast, agile environment.
• Develop software and systems from vision to production-ready, leveraging geospatial data processing and large-scale spatial algorithm development.
• Apply the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies to ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to address architecture, operating environment, and future functionality.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security clearance willingness to poly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Java

Python

Go

C++

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

AWS

ECS/EKS

Lambda

SQS

SNS

EC2

RDS

DynamoDB

IAM policies

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

API Gateway

Job description

The Opportunity: As an AWS Geospatial Software Engineer, you will resolve end‑to‑end geospatial challenges in a fast, agile environment. You will develop software and systems from vision to production‑ready, leveraging expertise in geospatial data processing and large‑scale spatial algorithm development.

This role is more than just coding. As a software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies, ensuring that solutions consider architecture, operating environment, future functionality, and enhancements.

Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software with a cloud‑first development approach.
• 5+ years of experience with back‑end development, including languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C++, and front‑end languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, or CSS.
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise application development, including geospatial data processing and spatial algorithm development.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS services and cloud‑native architecture patterns, including ECS/EKS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM policies, security groups, and network security.
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code, including AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Experience working with containerization, including Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS/EKS, and container orchestration.
• Experience developing and deploying production geospatial applications from concept to O&M.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation.
• Experience with database administration and optimization, including RDS, DynamoDB, or MongoDB.
• Experience with serverless architecture such as Lambda and API Gateway.
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large‑scale environments.
• Experience with system design, including scalability and reliability.
• Experience developing Geospatial UIs, implementing DevOps mechanisms for projects, and designing and implementing UI for artificial intelligence or machine learning applications.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer Certification.
• IAT Level II+ Certification such as Security+ or CISSP Certification.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Active clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam are mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). This is one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package, which includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Salary is determined by factors such as location, education, skills, and organizational requirements. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

• Remote: Remote work may be required; occasional onsite visits may be necessary.
• Hybrid: You may work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, with occasional customer visits.
• Onsite: Work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.

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.