Mission-Critical Python Engineer for Secure Systems

Booz Allen; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in the United States seeks a Software Sustainment Engineer to maintain and enhance legacy applications, troubleshoot issues, and upgrade systems for security compliance. You will collaborate with a team to ensure reliable operation and contribute to modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include writing robust Python components, participating in reviews, and applying DevSecOps practices. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong foundation in agile delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Python development and sustaining applications in Agile environments.
• Experience with real-time/event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with AWS services (S3, Batch, Lambda, Step Functions) and CI/CD Pipelines.
• Ability to lead design and code reviews and work cross-functionally.
• TS/SCI clearance; willingness for polygraph.

Skills

Python

Real-time architectures

AWS cloud services

Debugging and testing

Git CI/CD in DevSecOps

Design reviews

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS S3

AWS Batch

AWS Lambda

AWS Step Functions

OpenSearch

SQS / SNS

Kinesis

Terraform

CDK

CloudFormation

Job description

Booz Allen in the United States seeks a Software Sustainment Engineer to maintain and enhance legacy applications, troubleshoot issues, and upgrade systems for security compliance. You will collaborate with a team to ensure reliable operation and contribute to modernization efforts.

Responsibilities include writing robust Python components, participating in reviews, and applying DevSecOps practices. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and a strong foundation in agile delivery.