Full Stack Software Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Ashburn, VA is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using React on the front end and Python on the back end within Google Cloud.

The ideal candidate will integrate AI/ML components, design ETL pipelines, and collaborate with product managers to translate complex requirements into practical, production-ready solutions. 8+ years' experience and a Bachelor's in CS/SE/IS are expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience delivering full-stack solutions.
• Experience with Python for back-end development and API creation.
• Experience with React or Angular, modern front-end development, and writing clean HTML/CSS.
• Experience designing and maintaining ETL pipelines for data-heavy applications.
• Experience deploying and managing applications within Google Cloud environments.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and Git version control.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Public Trust and eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React for the front-end and Python for back-end services within Google Cloud.
• Integrate AI/ML components and services into the architecture to drive intelligent data processing and user-facing features.
• Architect and implement ETL pipelines to manage data ingestion and processing, ensuring data integrity and system performance.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate complex requirements into functional technical solutions with urgency.
• Build responsive, accessible interfaces and robust server-side logic and APIs using Python.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement to maintain high code quality.
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications, focusing on database interactions with MySQL/PostgreSQL.

Skills

Python

React

Angular

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile

Google Cloud

ETL

SQL/NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop sof tware, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for a seasoned developer like you with the expertise needed to build sof tware and systems from vision to production ready.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable applications across both front-end and back-end systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Work On:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React for the front-end and Python for back-end services within Google Cloud.

Integrate AI / ML components and services into the application architecture to drive intelligent data processing and user-facing features.

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React for the front-end and Python for back-end services.

Architect and implement efficient Extract, Transform, Load (ETL ) pipelines to manage data ingestion and processing, ensuring data integrity and system performance.

Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into functional, technical solutions with a high sense of urgency.

Build responsive, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces that meet the needs of our end-users.

Develop robust server-side logic, APIs, and seamless integrations with external systems using Python.

Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high code quality.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance, specifically focusing on database interactions with MySQL.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in sof tware engineering.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

8+ years of experience with sof tware development, including delivering full-stack solutions

Experience with Python for back-end development and API creation

Experience with React or Angular, modern front-end development, and writing clean, responsive HTML5 and CSS

Experience designing and maintaining ETL pipelines for data-heavy applications

Experience deploying and managing applications within Google Cloud environments

Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB

Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and web architecture supported by Git version control

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment

Public Trust

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Sof tware Engineering, or Information Systems

Nice If You Have:

Experience building AI-driven features using Gemini or similar LLMs, including prompt engineering, managing frontend API state, and optimizing production applications for streaming responses and latency

Experience with security best practices for web and cloud applications

Ability to pay strict attention to detail and display a passion for learning new technologies

Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Possession of excellent communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client ; Public Trust determination 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.

Full Stack Software Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop sof tware, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for a seasoned developer like you with the expertise needed to build sof tware and systems from vision to production ready.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable applications across both front-end and back-end systems. This role requires strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Work On:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React for the front-end and Python for back-end services within Google Cloud.

• Integrate AI / ML components and services into the application architecture to drive intelligent data processing and user-facing features.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React for the front-end and Python for back-end services.

• Architect and implement efficient Extract, Transform, Load (ETL ) pipelines to manage data ingestion and processing, ensuring data integrity and system performance.

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into functional, technical solutions with a high sense of urgency.

• Build responsive, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces that meet the needs of our end-users.

• Develop robust server-side logic, APIs, and seamless integrations with external systems using Python.

• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high code quality.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance, specifically focusing on database interactions with MySQL.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in sof tware engineering.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with sof tware development, including delivering full-stack solutions

• Experience with Python for back-end development and API creation

• Experience with React or Angular, modern front-end development, and writing clean, responsive HTML5 and CSS

• Experience designing and maintaining ETL pipelines for data-heavy applications

• Experience deploying and managing applications within Google Cloud environments

• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and web architecture supported by Git version control

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment

• Public Trust

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Sof tware Engineering, or Information Systems

Nice If You Have:

• Experience building AI-driven features using Gemini or similar LLMs, including prompt engineering, managing frontend API state, and optimizing production applications for streaming responses and latency

• Experience with security best practices for web and cloud applications

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail and display a passion for learning new technologies

• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

• Possession of excellent communication skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client ; Public Trust determination 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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
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.