Software Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity: 

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our internal Product Engineering team—a dynamic group of innovators passionate about redefining the market through cutting-edge technology. This role is ideal for a self-starter, visionary, “10x-type” engineer who thrives in high-impact environments and is eager to build and operate always-on, secure, and scalable software services.

 

As a seasoned software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to deliver complete end-to-end solutions. You’ll share your skills as your team utilizes new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements. You will shape a new product from the ground up with real autonomy and ownership. You will build full-stack cloud-native systems with robust monitoring, alerting, and fault-tolerant capabilities as you design, develop, deploy, and operate high-availability software products with agentic AI at their core. You will implement best practices for CI/CD deployments, canaries, telemetry, and automated testing to ensure quality and reliability. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications in cloud environments, such as AWS

• 5+ years of experience with software development in both front-end and back-end technologies, including with languages such as Java, Python, or Go

• 3+ years of experience with design and architecture, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling of new and existing systems

• 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 using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions 

• Experience mentoring or supervising employees within a collaborative team environment 

• Experience in acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization 

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering or 7+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree 

Nice If You Have: 

• 7+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications in cloud environments, such as AWS

• 7+ years of experience with software development in both front-end and back-end technologies, with fluency in languages, such as Java, Python, or Go

• 5+ years of experience with design and architecture, including design patterns, reliability, and scaling of new and existing systems

• Experience developing market-leading products, specifically in cybersecurity

• Experience working with or developing AI and ML based products

• Experience in cybersecurity, including a strong interest in the domain

• Knowledge of AI frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.