Mission Critical Program Full Stack Developer, Lead

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Chantilly, VA seeks a seasoned Lead Full Stack Developer to guide a cross-functional team in delivering end-to-end software solutions for mission-critical programs. You’ll shape architecture, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvements in a fast, agile environment.

The role requires 8+ years in software design and development, strong back-end and front-end skills, and TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software using agile methods.
• 8+ years of experience with software development across back-end and front-end stacks.
• Experience with Agile, XP, product management, and software products.
• Experience writing code for new apps or enhancing existing codebases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a full stack development team and oversee delivery of end-to-end solutions.
• Mentor engineers, learn new tools, and drive system improvements.
• Coordinate with clients to capture requirements and optimize workflows.

Skills

Full stack development

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Client requirements

Automation/optimization

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 10+ years experience

Job description

Job Number: R0250228

Mission Critical Program Full Stack Developer, 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 software, 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 software and systems from vision to production ready. This role is more than just coding. As a lead full stack 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

• 8+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods
• 8+ years of Experience with software development using basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
• 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 using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions
• Experience mentoring or supervising employees within a collaborative team environment
• Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience working with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
• Experience with Java, Python, C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or NodeJS
• Master’s degree
• Cloud Certifications such as AWS or OCI Certification

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.

Skills Assessment As 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. 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.