Software Development Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Recognition awards

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our CTO engineering team. You will design, develop, deploy, and operate high‑availability software products with robust monitoring, alerting, and fault‑tolerant capabilities, integrating agentic AI at their core.

You'll work on front‑ and back‑end development using Go, Java, Node.js, or C#. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and apply security and CI/CD best practices in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years building and operating production‑grade full‑stack apps in cloud environments (AWS).
• 2+ years Go/Java/Node.js/C# development.
• 1+ years distributed architectures using microservices/serverless in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• 1+ years SQL & NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance.
• Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software products meeting user needs and market demands.
• Architect secure, scalable, high‑performance backend applications.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs, and engineers to take products from concept to launch.
• Write clean, testable code with performance and security in mind.
• Integrate back‑end services with relational and NoSQL databases.

Skills

AWS experience

Go/Java/Node.js/C#

Microservices/Serverless

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Generative AI

Security best practices

TS/SCI clearance

Degree or experience equivalence

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years

5+ years of software engineering in lieu of a degree

Master’s degree

Tools

AWS Certifications

Job description

Software Development Engineer

The Opportunity: We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our chief technology office engineering team—a dynamic group of innovators passionate about redefining the market through cutting‑edge technology. You’ll focus on building Booz Allen’s Software‑Defined Everything (SDE) platform to enable Physical AI, Edge, Trusted Environments, and other applications across mission domains to autonomously discover, provision, simulate, and deploy these systems. You’ll be 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 leverage the latest architectural approaches, open‑source frameworks, and advanced tools to deliver comprehensive end‑to‑end solutions. You’ll impart your skills to the team as they utilize industry‑leading tools and techniques to create impactful software designs. Your role involves shaping a new product from the ground up with genuine autonomy and ownership. You will design, develop, deploy, and operate high‑availability software products with robust monitoring, alerting, and fault‑tolerant capabilities, integrating agentic AI at their core. You will also implement best practices for CI/CD deployments, telemetry, canaries, and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

What You’ll Work On

• Design and develop software products that meet user needs and market demands.
• Apply engineering principles to construct and maintain efficient, bug‑free software systems.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch.
• Architect secure, scalable, and high‑performance back‑end applications.
• Work on both front‑end and back‑end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Java, 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.

You Have

• 2+ years of experience building and operating production‑grade full‑stack applications in cloud environments such as AWS.
• 2+ years of experience with Go, Java, Node.js, or C# development.
• 1+ years of experience with distributed architectures using microservices or serverless in AWS, Google, or Azure Cloud.
• 1+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance.
• Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI‑generated code.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering, or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree.
• Nice If You Have: 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.
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree.
• AWS Certifications such as Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate, or Solutions Architect Associate.
• Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work‑life programs
• 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.

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

• 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.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen is an advanced technology company delivering outcomes with speed for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. We build technology solutions using AI, cyber, and other cutting‑edge technologies to advance and protect the nation and its citizens. By focusing on outcomes, we enable our people, clients, and their missions to succeed—accelerating the nation to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.