Software Development Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team of developers through the full SDLC, balancing technical guidance with project management. You will ensure on-time delivery, maintain coding standards, and align work with product goals in a security-focused environment.

Responsibilities include guiding architecture discussions, coordinating sprint planning, mentoring engineers, managing CI/CD pipelines, and partnering with stakeholders to translate requirements into

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with software development.
• 2+ years managing and leading software engineering teams.
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and sprint planning tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience debugging, performance optimization, and version control systems such as Git.
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ CE Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and architecture discussions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with long-term technology goals.
• Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, resource allocation, and project timelines, using agile methodologies.
• Develop proof of concepts with hands on responsibility.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide ongoing mentorship, and support the professional growth of individual software developers.
• Define and enforce team-wide coding standards and best practices through consistent code reviews to maintain software quality and consistency.
• Act as the primary technical contact for product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Oversee the software release and deployment process, including management of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and timely delivery of new features.
• Direct the recruitment and hiring process for new developers, from interviewing technical candidates to facilitating team integration.
• Manage budgets for software, tools, and training, and report on project status and team performance to senior leadership.

Skills

5+ years of software development

2+ years managing teams

Architecture design

Agile methodologies

Cloud infrastructure

Debugging & performance

HS diploma

Security+ CE Certification

Git version control

Leadership & mentoring

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

You know that project managers touch every single part of a business and wear multiple hats, from caring for the client and their meaningful project goals to participating in business development and being a key contributor to their employees’ growth. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission by supporting national security.

The Software Development Manager leads a team of developers through the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and deployment. This role balances technical guidance with project management to ensure software products are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The manager establishes development standards and best practices, maintains code quality and system architecture, and acts as the key link between the development team and upper management.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead technical design and architecture discussions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with long-term technology goals.
• Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, resource allocation, and project timelines, using agile methodologies.
• Develop proof of concepts with hands on responsibility.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide ongoing mentorship, and support the professional growth of individual software developers.
• Define and enforce team-wide coding standards and best practices through consistent code reviews to maintain software quality and consistency.
• Act as the primary technical contact for product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Oversee the software release and deployment process, including management of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and timely delivery of new features.
• Direct the recruitment and hiring process for new developers, from interviewing technical candidates to facilitating team integration.
• Manage budgets for software, tools, and training, and report on project status and team performance to senior leadership.

Work with us to transform the future of digital platforms.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with software development
• 2+ years of experience managing and leading software engineering teams
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Experience with Agile methodologies and sprint planning tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience debugging, performance optimization, and version control systems such as Git
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to lead and mentor across varied technical teams
• Ability to manage resource allocation, team workload, and project prioritization
• Ability to stay up to date with the latest software development technologies and methodologies
• Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Possession of excellent project management skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred; Master’s degree in a STEM field a plus
• PMP, AWS, ITIL, or CSM Certification

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 Development Manager

The Opportunity:

You know that project managers touch every single part of a business and wear multiple hats, from caring for the client and their meaningful project goals to participating in business development and being a key contributor to their employees’ growth. We’re looking for someone like you to help our clients meet their mission by supporting national security.

The Software Development Manager leads a team of developers through the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to testing and deployment. This role balances technical guidance with project management to ensure software products are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The manager establishes development standards and best practices, maintains code quality and system architecture, and acts as the key link between the development team and upper management.

What You'll Work On:

• Lead technical design and architecture discussions, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with long-term technology goals.
• Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including sprint planning, resource allocation, and project timelines, using agile methodologies.
• Develop proof of concepts with hands on responsibility.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide ongoing mentorship, and support the professional growth of individual software developers.
• Define and enforce team-wide coding standards and best practices through consistent code reviews to maintain software quality and consistency.
• Act as the primary technical contact for product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Oversee the software release and deployment process, including management of CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and timely delivery of new features.
• Direct the recruitment and hiring process for new developers, from interviewing technical candidates to facilitating team integration.
• Manage budgets for software, tools, and training, and report on project status and team performance to senior leadership.

Work with us to transform the future of digital platforms.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with software development
• 2+ years of experience managing and leading software engineering teams
• Experience designing software architectures for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Experience with programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript
• Experience with Agile methodologies and sprint planning tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience debugging, performance optimization, and version control systems such as Git
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Ability to lead and mentor across varied technical teams
• Ability to manage resource allocation, team workload, and project prioritization
• Ability to stay up to date with the latest software development technologies and methodologies
• Possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Possession of excellent project management skills
• TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree in a STEM field preferred; Master’s degree in a STEM field a plus
• PMP, AWS, ITIL, or CSM Certification

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.

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.