Node.js Backend Engineer — TS/SCI Cleared

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Herndon, VA is seeking an experienced back-end-focused software engineer with strong Node.js and TypeScript skills to design scalable, API-driven systems for government and defense clients. You’ll work with Linux-based AWS deployments, open-source frameworks, and a collaborative team to deliver mission-ready solutions.

You’ll participate in an assessment-heavy hiring process, contribute to architecture, and grow your expertise across microservices, DevOps practices, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agile software development experience.
• 2+ years developing web applications.
• 2+ years of experience with Node.js software development.
• 2+ years of experience with TypeScript.
• Experience developing Linux-based systems in AWS.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Back-end development focusing on Node.js, APIs, and scalable systems.
• Identify risks and contribute to solution design for client projects.
• Work with open-source tools and cloud-based Linux systems in AWS.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Linux

TS/SCI clearance

Angular

ElasticSearch

MongoDB

Redis

DevOps

CI/CD

IaC

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AWS

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Herndon, VA is seeking an experienced back-end-focused software engineer with strong Node.js and TypeScript skills to design scalable, API-driven systems for government and defense clients. You’ll work with Linux-based AWS deployments, open-source frameworks, and a collaborative team to deliver mission-ready solutions.

You’ll participate in an assessment-heavy hiring process, contribute to architecture, and grow your expertise across microservices, DevOps practices, and