Lead Full-Stack Engineer: Build Impactful Systems

Phase2 Technology; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a lead full‑stack developer to deliver end‑to‑end software in a fast, agile environment. You will guide a team from vision through production, balancing new features with system reliability.

The role emphasizes architecture awareness, modern UI work with React/Next.js, middleware familiarity, and secure practices. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with extensive software engineering experience or higher degrees.

Qualifications

• Experience building user interfaces with modern UI libraries such as React or Next.JS.
• Experience with basic computer administration, including software installation, system configuration, and networking.
• Experience with Git and automated pipeline builds, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Knowledge of modern middleware frameworks, such as Express, Flask, Spring, or FastAPI.
• Ability to maintain quality as user base grows.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED and 16+ years of experience with software engineering, or Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience with software engineering, or Master's degree and 10+ years of experience with software engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead full stack development from vision to production.
• Oversee a team, learn new tools, and identify system improvements.
• Ensure the solution aligns with current architecture and operating environment and future functionality.
• Collaborate with clients to address challenges using modern architectures and tools.

Skills

React/Next.js

System admin basics

Git & CI/CD

Express/Flask/Spring/FastAPI

Quality for growing users

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

HS diploma or GED + 16+ years experience

Bachelor's degree + 12+ years experience

Master's degree + 10+ years experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Nginx

Elasticsearch

Grafana

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a lead full‑stack developer to deliver end‑to‑end software in a fast, agile environment. You will guide a team from vision through production, balancing new features with system reliability.

The role emphasizes architecture awareness, modern UI work with React/Next.js, middleware familiarity, and secure practices. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with extensive software engineering experience or higher degrees.