Software Engineer, Senior

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to architect and deliver end‑to‑end software solutions in a dynamic, agile environment. You will provide technical leadership, guide decision‑making, and mentor teams to elevate development standards across the software lifecycle.

Beyond coding, you will drive adoption of modern tools and architectural patterns, evaluate system needs, propose improvements, and solve complex technical challenges while aligning with current

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing, modifying, developing, and implementing software in an agile environment.
• Experience with full stack development across languages, tools, and frameworks.
• Experience applying Agile, XP, software engineering, and product management principles.
• Experience architecting, writing, and reviewing code for complex applications.
• Experience building integrated backend and frontend solutions that scale.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver production‑ready systems.
• Guide technical decision‑making and mentor developers across teams.

Skills

10+ years agile software development

Full stack development

Agile XP and product management

Code architecture and reviews

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Java

Python

C#

C++

.NET

JavaScript

React

NodeJS

PHP

Drupal

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.

The Opportunity: As a senior full stack developer, you know how to architect and deliver complete end‑to‑end solutions in a dynamic, agile environment. If you’re ready to guide technical decision‑making, build systems that matter, and elevate development standards across teams, we need you. We're looking for a seasoned engineer who can design, develop, and deliver production‑ready systems while providing leadership across the software lifecycle.

This role goes far beyond coding. As a senior full stack developer at Booz Allen, you’ll drive adoption of modern tools, techniques, and architectural patterns. You’ll evaluate system needs, propose improvements, solve complex technical problems, and ensure solutions align with current and future system architecture. You’ll mentor developers at all levels and help clients navigate their toughest challenges.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, and implementing software using agile methods
• Experience with full stack development across multiple languages, tools, and frameworks
• Experience applying Agile, extreme programming, software engineering, and product management principles
• Experience architecting, writing, and reviewing source code for complex applications
• Experience building integrated back‑end and front‑end solutions that scale
• Ability to solve complex technical problems within cross‑functional teams
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Nice If You Have:

• Experience gathering and translating client requirements and improving workflows through automation and optimization
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies and maintaining test frameworks

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

Skills Assessment As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity: As a senior full stack developer, you know how to architect and deliver complete end‑to‑end solutions in a dynamic, agile environment. If you’re ready to guide technical decision‑making, build systems that matter, and elevate development standards across teams, we need you. We're looking for a seasoned engineer who can design, develop, and deliver production‑ready systems while providing leadership across the software lifecycle.

This role goes far beyond coding. As a senior full stack developer at Booz Allen, you’ll drive adoption of modern tools, techniques, and architectural patterns. You’ll evaluate system needs, propose improvements, solve complex technical problems, and ensure solutions align with current and future system architecture. You’ll mentor developers at all levels and help clients navigate their toughest challenges.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, and implementing software using agile methods
• Experience with full stack development across multiple languages, tools, and frameworks
• Experience applying Agile, extreme programming, software engineering, and product management principles
• Experience architecting, writing, and reviewing source code for complex applications
• Experience building integrated back‑end and front‑end solutions that scale
• Ability to solve complex technical problems within cross‑functional teams
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience gathering and translating client requirements and improving workflows through automation and optimization
• Expertise with multiple languages or frameworks, including Java, Python, C#, C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, NodeJS, PHP, or Drupal
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies and maintaining test frameworks
• Secret clearance
• Master’s degree

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

Skills Assessment As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

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 your 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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a 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.