Backend Engineer: CJADC2 & Secure Ops

Booz Allen Hamilton; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Alexandria, VA is seeking a back-end developer who can deliver scalable, secure software. You will work with Python or Java, build production-grade applications, and contribute to solving complex data and AI-enabled challenges for national security clients.

You will deploy and maintain enterprise software in secure environments, manage CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and reliability across services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years building production-grade applications with Python or Java.
• 3+ years deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise software in secure, air-gapped, or disconnected environments.
• 3+ years managing software deployments through CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.
• 2+ years containerization experience (Docker, Containerd, Podman, or Kaniko).
• 2+ years deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes using Kubectl and Helm.
• Experience using Git for version control in a collaborative software development environment.
• Knowledge of networking, system security, and enclave boundary controls.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential risks and contribute to solution development.
• Create efficient, scalable backend systems and tools.
• Work with the development team to deliver robust software using modern architectures.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Support data and AI-enabled capabilities to improve mission effectiveness.
• Ensure secure software delivery in CJADC2 environments.

Skills

Python

Java

CI/CD

Containerization

Kubernetes

Git

Networking

Security concepts

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Docker

Kubectl

Helm

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Alexandria, VA is seeking a back-end developer who can deliver scalable, secure software. You will work with Python or Java, build production-grade applications, and contribute to solving complex data and AI-enabled challenges for national security clients.

You will deploy and maintain enterprise software in secure environments, manage CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and reliability across services.