Back End Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a software engineer to develop production-ready software from vision through deployment. You will use Java with enterprise platforms and modern backend frameworks in an agile setting, delivering end-to-end solutions for clients.

Ideal applicants bring Java expertise, experience with Spring or Quarkus, Git/GitLab CI/CD, and a TS/SCI clearance request. Strong teamwork and security certifications within 6 months are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience using Java to build enterprise products and applications.
• Experience with back-end frameworks, such as Spring or Quarkus.
• Experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and effective software from vision to production-ready system.
• Analyze the environment to ensure solutions align with current architecture and operating environment.
• Collaborate with teammates in an agile environment to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring/Quarkus

Git/GitLab CI/CD

Team collaboration

TS/SCI clearance

HS diploma or GED

Security+ readiness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Kafka Streams

Neo4j

Spark

Data Catalogs

Job description

Job Number: R0243844

The Opportunity

As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice‑looking interface and data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user‑focused solution. We’re looking for a software engineer like you to develop efficient and effective software, from vision to production‑ready system, in an exciting, agile environment. As a software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open‑source frameworks and tools to deliver complete end‑to‑end solutions to your clients.

Using your software engineering expertise, you’ll analyze the environment to ensure that your team’s solutions consider the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. You’ll sharpen your skills as you master new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements.

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

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• Experience using Java to build enterprise products and applications
• Experience with back‑end frameworks, such as Spring or Quarkus
• Experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD
• Experience working in a team environment
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 6 months of hire date

Nice If You Have

• Experience with AI or ML pipelines and processes
• Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) software patterns to ingest large and complex datasets
• Experience with containerized environments, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working with geospatial tools and datasets
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
• Experience building real‑time data processing applications using streaming libraries such as Kafka Streams
• Experience with Metadata Management, such as Data Catalogs or Advana
• Experience with graph databases, such as Neo4j
• Knowledge of analytic platforms such as Kafka or Spark
• Bachelor's degree in an IT related field

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.

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 our 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

• 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.