Software Quality Engineer, Senior

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States; Maryland; On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a Senior Software Quality Engineer to help ensure reliability, performance, and scalability of a mission-critical platform on AWS. You will design automation, monitor infrastructure health, and troubleshoot production issues while collaborating with development teams to improve stability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes secure, resilient software practices, open collaboration, and continuous improvement across the full software lifecycle within a dynamic, mission-focused

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with software development in OO and scripting languages (JavaScript, C++, Perl, Python, Ruby).
• 2+ years leading teams on small to mid-size software development activities.
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Monitor infrastructure health and troubleshoot production issues across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve system stability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
• Support modern engineering practices to reduce manual effort and strengthen service delivery.

Skills

JavaScript

C++

Perl

Python

Ruby

Leadership

AWS

CI/CD

Monitoring

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

GitLab

OpenSearch

RDS

CloudWatch

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Computer Engineering/Information Systems

Master’s degree in CS/CE/IS

8+ years of experience in software development in lieu of degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudFormation

GitLab

OpenSearch

RDS

CloudWatch

Job description

Software Quality Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity: Join a team responsible for the reliability, performance, and scalability of a mission-critical platform. Design and implement automation, monitor infrastructure health, and troubleshoot production issues across AWS environments. Work closely with development teams to improve system stability, resiliency, and operational efficiency. Support modern engineering practices that reduce manual effort and strengthen service delivery.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience with software development in object-oriented and scripted languages such as JavaScript, C++, Perl, Python, and Ruby
• 2+ years of experience leading teams on small to mid-size software development activities
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using CloudFormation
• Experience with Linux or Unix administration and scripting using languages such as Python or Bash
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience troubleshooting Docker-based distributed systems, and improving reliability through automation and operations
• Knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices
• Ability to show a commitment to security, resilience, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems and 4+ years of experience in application design and development, including back-end database architectures, relational or cloud-based, and full lifecycle software development,
• Master’s degree in CS, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems and 2+ years of experience in application design and development, including back-end database architectures, relational or cloud-based, and full lifecycle software development,
• or 8+ years of experience in application design and development, including back-end database architectures, relational or cloud-based, and full lifecycle software development, in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience using GitLab for source control and workflow management
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Experience around OpenSearch, RDS, and CloudWatch
• Experience with Docker Swarm, including monitoring and logging practices
• Possession of strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

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 $86,900.00 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.

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