Product Software Engineer, Lead

Phase2 Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Recognition awards

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Product Software Engineer, Lead to join our internal Product Engineering team. You will design, develop, and operate cloud-native, high-availability software services with agentic AI at their core, across front-end and back-end stacks in AWS.

You will apply modern architectures, CI/CD, canaries, telemetry, and automated testing to deliver secure, scalable solutions. This role requires leadership, initiative, and a drive to innovate within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production-grade full-stack experience in cloud environments (AWS).
• Experience with Java, Python, or Go for front-end and back-end development.
• 3+ years in design and architecture focusing on reliability and scaling.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and software product development.
• Experience mentoring employees and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate always-on, secure, scalable software services.
• Shape a new product from the ground up with autonomy and ownership.
• Implement CI/CD, canaries, telemetry, and automated testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture and translate requirements.

Skills

Cloud AWS

Full-stack development

Java, Python, Go

Design & architecture

Agile / XP

Mentoring

Client requirements & automation

Work samples

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Job Number: R0247362

Product Software Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our internal Product Engineering team-a dynamic group of innovators passionate about redefining the market through cutting-edge technology. This role is ideal for a self-starter, visionary, "10x-type" engineer who thrives in high-impact environments and is eager to build and operate always-on, secure, and scalable software services.

As a seasoned software engineer at Booz Allen, you'll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to deliver complete end-to-end solutions. You'll share your skills as your team utilizes new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements. You will shape a new product from the ground up with real autonomy and ownership. You will build full-stack cloud-native systems with robust monitoring, alerting, and fault-tolerant capabilities as you design, develop, deploy, and operate high-availability software products with agentic AI at their core. You will implement best practices for CI/CD deployments, canaries, telemetry, and automated testing to ensure quality and reliability. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications in cloud environments, such as AWS
• 5+ years of experience with software development in both front-end and back-end technologies, including with languages such as Java, Python, or Go
• 3+ years of experience with design and architecture, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling of new and existing systems
• 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 in acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
• Ability to display work samples
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering or 7+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• 7+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications in cloud environments, such as AWS
• 7+ years of experience with software development in both front-end and back-end technologies, including with languages such as Java, Python, or Go
• 5+ years of experience with design and architecture, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling of new and existing systems
• Experience developing market-leading products, specifically in cybersecurity
• Experience working with or developing AI and ML based products
• Experience in cybersecurity
• Knowledge of AI frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

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. 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.

• health benefits
• life benefits
• disability benefits
• financial benefits
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• 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.

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

• 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.