Software Developer, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Junior Software Developer to learn and develop client software using Java. You will join a team of experienced developers to translate requirements into solutions, maintain applications, troubleshoot issues, and help upgrade systems to meet security standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration, learning on the job, and growing skills across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience with software engineering in a professional work environment.
• Knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Ability to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical deliverables.
• Ability to create solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Ability to gather and analyze requirements and develop technical deliverables.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client software using Java.
• Learn and apply new technologies to improve systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Troubleshoot issues and support security upgrades.
• Work with a team of professionals to deliver solutions.

Skills

Java

Software engineering

Requirements analysis

Secret clearance

Software engineering

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Rust

Job description

Software Developer, Junior The Opportunity: As a software developer on our team, you will learn to develop and enhance client software using technologies and languages such as Java. This is your chance to develop your skills in all areas of software development. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. Work with a team of experienced software developers with varied technical backgrounds who are excited by new technologies and driven to solve difficult problems and implement novel solutions to a complex environment. As a software developer at Booz Allen, you’ll have an operational impact from day one. Supporting a team of professionals, you’ll help maintain applications and keep systems working. You’ll use programming and scripting languages as you continuously enhance and maintain the applications, troubleshoot any issues that arise operationally, and upgrade the systems to meet security requirements. Most importantly, you’ll learn how we advise our clients on the best ways to improve and modernize the existing systems. Work with us to help us secure crucial systems while watching them grow and modernize. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with software engineering and development in a professional work environment
• Experience with basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming in Java
• Ability to create solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Ability to gather and analyze requirements and develop technical deliverables
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in software development in an Agile environment
• Experience with networking protocols and applications
• Experience with Rust Programming language
• Knowledge of databases
• Knowledge of source control systems such as GIT
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field

Clearance:

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

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 $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (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.

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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.

About Booz Allen

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities.

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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.

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