Full Stack Software Engineer, Senior

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Laurel, MD seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to lead design and development of mission-ready software in a fast, agile environment.

You will oversee a team, guide tool choices, and ensure solutions align with current architecture and future needs, including Linux deployments and high-security requirements such as TS/SCI with a polygraph. The role demands strong CS fundamentals, hands-on coding, and leadership to deliver end-to-end systems that protect the nation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software design and development with leadership
• Proficient in Java, Python, Go, Rust, SQL/NoSQL
• Strong CS fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, OOP
• Proficient with Linux and Linux applications
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Degree + experience requirements (BS/Eng or 10+ yrs without degree)

Responsibilities

• Lead a software engineering team to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Oversee architecture and production deployment
• Collaborate with clients to meet challenges with modern tools and techniques
• Ensure solutions align with current architecture, operating environment, and future needs

Skills

Software design

Team leadership

Java, Python, Go, Rust, SQL/NoSQL

Linux

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or Engineering

5+ years experience or 10+ years without degree

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 lead sof tware engineer, 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.

This role is more than just coding. As an application developer at Booz Allen, you’ll oversee a team as they learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience with sof tware design and development while helping lead a team

Experience with development using technologies such as Java, Python, Go, Rus t, or Structured Query Language ( SQL ) and NoSQL

Experience with computer science, including in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and sof tware design

Knowledge of the Linux operating system

Ability to develop applications for Linux

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in CS or an Engineering field and 5+ years of experience with software, database engineering, or software testing or 10+ years of experience with software, database engineering, or software testing in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience designing and optimizing resilient, secure, and survivable applications to meet resource constraints

Experience leading efforts to establish mature secure sof tware development practices that lead to lower defect escape rates and resiliency against attack

Knowledge of Cross Domain guard solutions, including Forcepoint High Speed Guards, OWL Data Diodes, and ISSE Guards

Ability to confer with system and hardware engineers to derive sof tware requirements and subsequently develop them for production

Ability to write and review sof tware product documentation

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 with a polygraph 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 $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.

Full Stack Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a lead sof tware engineer, 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.

This role is more than just coding. As an application developer at Booz Allen, you’ll oversee a team as they learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with sof tware design and development while helping lead a team
• Experience with development using technologies such as Java, Python, Go, Rus t, or Structured Query Language ( SQL ) and NoSQL
• Experience with computer science, including in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and sof tware design
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Ability to develop applications for Linux
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or an Engineering field and 5+ years of experience with software, database engineering, or software testing or 10+ years of experience with software, database engineering, or software testing in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience designing and optimizing resilient, secure, and survivable applications to meet resource constraints
• Experience leading efforts to establish mature secure sof tware development practices that lead to lower defect escape rates and resiliency against attack
• Experience with Python, JMS, JSON, XML, SOA, RESTful applications, or web front-end technologies, including Bootstrap, Angular, HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, or Ajax
• Knowledge of Cross Domain guard solutions, including Forcepoint High Speed Guards, OWL Data Diodes, and ISSE Guards
• Ability to confer with system and hardware engineers to derive sof tware requirements and subsequently develop them for production
• Ability to write and review sof tware product documentation
• Master's degree

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 with polygraph 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 $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.