Software Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 69,400 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned software engineer to build innovative solutions and deliver end-to-end software that interfaces with hardware. You will explore ideas, experiment with technologies, and solve real-world problems with a collaborative team.

You will implement CI/CD, automated testing, and secure, scalable software while shaping a new product from the ground up. The role blends software development with hardware integration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building and operating production-grade full-stack applications.
• 5+ years Go, Python, Node.js, or C# development.
• 3+ years SQL and graph databases experience.
• 3+ years with Docker or VMware in virtual environments.
• Experience integrating software and hardware and RESTful APIs & microservices.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of software engineering, or 8+ years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software products that meet user needs and market demands.
• Apply engineering principles to construct maintainable, bug-free software systems.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to bring products from concept to launch.
• Architect secure, scalable applications for front-end and back-end.
• Work with Go, Node.js, Python, or C# across stack layers.
• Integrate back-end services with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Write clean, testable code with focus on performance and security.
• Incorporate generative AI tools to accelerate development and design.
• Communicate decisions and trade-offs to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Full-stack development

Go

Python

Node.js

C#

SQL

Graph databases

Docker

VMware

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Embedded hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Job description

Join a culture of emplowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

We’re looking for a self-motivated, creative sof tware developer eager to build innovative solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to explore ideas, experiment with technologies, and solve real-world problems with a team of like-minded individuals. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys working at the intersection of sof tware development and hardware integration.

As a seasoned sof tware engineer at Booz Allen,you’llleveragethe latest architectural approaches, open-source frameworks, and advanced tools to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions.You’llimpart your skills to the team, as theyutilizeindustry-leading tools and techniques to create impactful sof tware designs. Your role involves shaping a new product from the ground up. You will also implement best practices for CI / CD deployments and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems.Additionally, the role involves developing sof tware that works with physical hardware.

What You'll Work On:

Design and develop sof tware products that meet user needs and market demands.

Apply engineering principles to construct andmaintainefficient, bug‑free sof tware systems.

Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch.

Architect secure, scalable, and custom applications.

Work on both front-end and back-end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, or C#.

Integrate back-end services with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.

Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices for performance, maintainability, and security.

Integrate generative AI tools to accelerate development and enhance product design.

Communicate design decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence by keeping abreast of industry trends.

Embed security checks and compliance requirements into the development process to meet relevant standards.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience building and operating production‑grade full‑stack applications

5+ years of experience withGo, Python, Node.js, or C# development

3+ years of experience with SQL and graph databases

3+ years of experience with virtual environments such as Docker or VMware

Experience integrating sof tware and hardware,and designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in sof tware engineering, or 8+ years of experience in sof tware engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI-generated code

Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications

Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization

Experience with embedded hardware

Experience with electrical components

Experience with vulnerability research and developing user interfaces

Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

TS/SCI clearance

Developer Asso cia te or Solutions Architect Asso cia te Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.

Software Developer

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a self‑motivated, creative sof tware developer eager to build innovative solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to explore ideas, experiment with technologies, and solve real‑world problems with a team of like‑minded individuals. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys working at the intersection of sof tware development and hardware integration.

As a seasoned sof tware engineer at Booz Allen,you’llleveragethe latest architectural approaches, open‑source frameworks, and advanced tools to deliver comprehensive end‑to‑end solutions.You’llimpart your skills to the team, as theyutilizeindustry‑leading tools and techniques to create impactful sof tware designs. Your role involves shaping a new product from the ground up. You will also implement best practices for CI / CD deployments and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems.Additionally, the role involves developing sof tware that works with physical hardware.

What You'll Work On:

• Design and develop sof tware products that meet user needs and market demands.

• Apply engineering principles to construct andmaintainefficient, bug‑free sof tware systems.

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch.

• Architect secure, scalable, and custom applications.

• Work on both front‑end and back‑end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Python, or C#.

• Integrate back‑end services with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.

• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices for performance, maintainability, and security.

• Integrate generative AI tools to accelerate development and enhance product design.

• Communicate design decisions and technical trade‑offs clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence by keeping abreast of industry trends.

• Embed security checks and compliance requirements into the development process to meet relevant standards.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience building and operating production‑grade full‑stack applications

• 5+ years of experience withGo, Python, Node.js, or C# development

• 3+ years of experience with SQL and graph databases

• 3+ years of experience with virtual environments such as Docker or VMware

• Experience integrating sof tware and hardware,and designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in sof tware engineering, or 8+ years of experience in sof tware engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI‑generated code

• Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications

• Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization

• Experience with embedded hardware

• Experience with electrical components

• Experience with vulnerability research and developing user interfaces

• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree

• Developer Asso cia te or Solutions Architect Asso cia te Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 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.