Software Developer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Software Developer to sustain and modernize enterprise applications. The role emphasizes maintaining systems, implementing fixes, and upgrading security in collaboration with a skilled team.

Ideal candidates have strong Python and C programming experience, web development with HTML/JS, React, and Docker, plus a Top Secret clearance. A Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years (or 12+ years without a degree) in Agile software development is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and C
• Web development using HTML and JavaScript
• Experience using React frameworks
• Experience using Docker
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to improve and troubleshoot code
• Top Secret clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methods, or 12+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methods in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Maintain applications and keep systems working.
• Advise clients on modernization and security improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and deploy software using Agile methods.

Skills

Python

C

HTML

JavaScript

React

Docker

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

Job description

Software Developer, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a software sustainment engineer, you play a pivotal role in an application’s functional life. From troubleshooting to fixing bugs, you use your operations and maintenance skills to ensure that things run smoothly. We’re looking for an experienced software sustainment engineer like you to apply your knowledge to our clients’ challenges and their legacy enterprise systems.

As a software sustainment engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll have an operational impact from day one. With a team of professionals, you’ll maintain applications and keep systems working. You and your team will 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 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 programming in Python and C
• Experience in web development using HTML and JavaScript
• Experience using React frameworks
• Experience using Docker
• Ability to apply critical and analytic thinking to improve and troubleshoot code
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methods, or 12+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methods in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with applying cloud computing in AWS to develop and deploy more efficient, secure, and cost-effective software
• Experience with object-oriented design (OOD) to develop flexible and maintainable programs
• Experience with database design, SQL, and relational databases
• Knowledge of database design principles
• Knowledge of web standards, protocols, frameworks, and full-stack development

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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.

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.