Software Development Manager: Lead Secure, Scalable Systems

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

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