Software Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the United States. The role focuses on turning vision into production-ready systems and solving complex client challenges with modern architectures.

You will mentor teams, shape technical direction, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust, scalable solutions. A strong background in C#, web tech, and relational databases is essential, with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience in professional settings.
• 5+ years with C# and web development (HTML/JavaScript/Angular).
• 5+ years with Git and relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience mentoring and providing technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and systems from vision to production ready.
• Provide technical leadership for a software development team.
• Gather client requirements and architect solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver robust, scalable software.

Skills

C#

HTML

JavaScript

Angular

Git

SQL databases

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Podman

Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Configuration management

Infrastructure automation

Cloud monitoring

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a full-stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to help create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for a developer like you with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production ready.

This role is more than just coding. As a full-stack developer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your passion to learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll help make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Join us. The world can't wait.

Job Number: R0247278

Software Engineer, Lead

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience working on software development teams in a professional environment
• 5+ years of experience with C#
• 5+ years of experience with web development languages and frameworks, including HTML, JavaScript, and Angular
• 5+ years of experience with version control, including Git
• 5+ years of experience with relational databases, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Experience mentoring or supervising employees within a collaborative team environment
• Experience acquiring client requirements and architecting solutions to meet those requirements
• Experience providing technical leadership for a software development team
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in container lifecycle management, image optimization, and orchestration using Docker and Podman
• Experience deploying, configuring, and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud applications in Azure
• Experience with DevOps principles, including automated CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, infrastructure automation, and cloud monitoring technologies
• Experience supporting Tier 3 support for existing applications
• Experience with Agile methodology in software development
• Possession of strong communication skills
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification such as CISSP or Security+ Certification

Clearance:

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

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.