Back End Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Engineer in McLean, VA to develop production-ready software using Java, Spring or Quarkus, and modern tooling. You will work in an agile setting, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver reliable, scalable solutions that meet client needs.

The role emphasizes secure, enterprise-grade development with a focus on APIs, data analytics, and infrastructure, while advancing your skills with new tools and techniques.

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.
• Top Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 3 months of hire date.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT field.

Responsibilities

• Develop software from vision to production-ready systems in an agile environment.
• Analyze the environment to ensure solutions align with current and future architecture.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring

Quarkus

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Teamwork

Top Secret clearance

Security+ certification

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in IT field

Education

Bachelor's degree in an IT field

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Join a culture of emplowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As a sof tware engineer, you know that good sof tware 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 sof tware engineer like you to develop efficient and effective sof tware, from vision to production-ready system, in an exciting, agile environment.

As a sof tware 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 sof tware 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
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 3 months of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AI or ML pipelines and processes
• Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load ( ETL ) sof tware 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 met adata management such as Data Catalogs or Advana, and graph databases such as Neo4j
• Knowledge of analytic platforms such as Kafka or Spark
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an IT field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

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.

The Opportunity:

As a sof tware engineer, you know that good sof tware 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 sof tware engineer like you to develop efficient and effective sof tware, from vision to production-ready system, in an exciting, agile environment.

As a sof tware 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 sof tware 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
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 3 months of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AI or ML pipelines and processes
• Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load ( ETL ) sof tware 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 met adata management such as Data Catalogs or Advana, and graph databases such as Neo4j
• Knowledge of analytic platforms such as Kafka or Spark
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an IT field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

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 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 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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 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.