Backend Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,400 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software programming applications, including design, development, and implementation using various programming languages and frameworks. Proficient in Agile methodologies and automated testing tools, with a strong ability to create scalable solutions for complex problems within collaborative teams.

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5+ Years Software Development ExperienceJava, C#, C++, Python, SQLAgile Methodology ExperienceAutomated Testing Tools ProficiencyTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software Programming ApplicationsSource Code WritingCode Review and DebuggingData IntegrationAPI DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline AdministrationServer-Side DevelopmentMiddleware ExperienceLarge Data Set SolutionsStructured and Unstructured Data Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitLabGitHub ActionsDatabricksSpring BootNode.jsQuarkusJSONRESTCORS

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 Compliant Security+CISSP Certification

Industry Keywords

Agile MethodologyExtreme ProgrammingSoftware EngineeringProduct ManagementCross-Functional Team

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaJavaScriptJenkinsNode.jsPythonSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLSwitchingTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications
Identify potential risks
Contribute to solution development
Create efficient, effective, user-focused systems
Use architectural approaches, open-source frameworks, and tools to deliver solutions
Create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability
Write source code for new applications and generate or enhance code samples for existing applications
Perform code reviews and debug merge requests
Use automated testing tools for testing and maintenance
Collaborate with and learn from the development team
Complete the required skills assessment as part of the hiring process

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications
5+ years of experience with software development using basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
Experience switching between different program languages and learning new ones
Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
Experience performing code reviews and debugging merge requests
Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
TS/SCI clearance required
Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree
Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Compliant Security+ or CISSP Certification within 30 days of hire
Experience with Java, Databricks, C#, C, C++, JavaScript, SQL, Python, server-side development, middleware, application or data integration, API development, core application systems, Node.js, Quarkus, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring Boot, or Spring Data
Experience creating solutions for large data sets and managing data stores
Experience with structured and unstructured data types, especially non-textual sources such as video, audio, and imagery
Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
Experience administering CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions
Knowledge of JavaScript, JSON, REST, CORS, web architecture, and HTTP specifications
Must complete the required skills assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values
Identity verification process and interview/assessment support policies