Backend Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, modify, develop, and implement scalable software for diverse client solutions at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will work across languages and stacks, participate in Agile teams, perform code reviews, and contribute to automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 5+ years of software experience, a TS/SCI clearance, and a degree (or 8+ years in lieu).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications.
• 5+ years of experience with software development using basic programming languages and web stacks.
• Experience switching between program languages and learning new ones.
• Experience with Agile methodology, XP, software engineering, product management, and software products.
• Experience writing source code for new applications or enhancing existing ones.
• Experience performing code reviews and debugging merge requests.
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance.
• TS/SCI clearance; DoD 8570 security readiness.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, develop, and implement software applications.
• Work with multiple programming languages and learning new ones as needed.
• Collaborate in Agile environment to deliver software products and features.
• Review code, debug, and participate in automated testing processes.
• Develop systems and tools to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Skills

5+ years software engineering

5+ years software development

Learning new programming languages

Agile / XP

Code reviews & debugging

Automated testing

TS/SCI clearance

Security+ or CISSP readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Java

JavaScript

Python

C/C++

C#

Node.js

Spring Framework

REST / API development

CI/CD (Jenkins / GitHub Actions)

Job description

Job Number: R0252682

Backend Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We're looking for a back-end developer with the software engineering skills it takes to help identify potential risks, contribute to solution development, and create efficient and effective systems for our clients.

As a back-end developer at Booz Allen, you'll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to help deliver solutions. Using your software engineering knowledge, you'll work with and learn from the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability.

In this role, you'll make a mission-forward impact as you sharpen your skillset and grow your career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications
• 5+ years of experience with software development using basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
• Experience switching between different program languages and learning new ones
• Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
• Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
• Experience performing code reviews and debugging merge requests
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Compliant Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of hire

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Java, Databricks, C#, C, C++, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Server-Side Development, Middleware, Application or Data Integration, API Development, Core Application Systems, Node.js, Quarkus, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring‑Boot, or Spring Data
• Experience creating solutions for large data sets and managing data stores
• Experience with structured and unstructured data types, especially non-textual sources such as video, audio, and imagery.
• Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross‑functional team
• Experience with administration of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, Gitlab, or GitHub actions
• Knowledge of standards in JavaScript, JSON, REST, CORS, Web architecture, and HTTP specification

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.

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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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. 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.