Full Stack Software Engineer, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

13d•$53,000 - $108,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Junior Full Stack Software Engineer to support the development of technical solutions for our Wargaming and Modeling & Simulations team. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building software, learning new technologies, and working independently within a small technical team. The engineer will contribute across the application stack, including user interfaces, backend services, data integration, testing, and deployment. Work with users and technical team members to understand requirements and build practical software solutions. Develop and maintain web applications across frontend and backend components. Build backend services, APIs, and application logic using Python. Develop user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks and languages and integrate applications with databases, APIs, and other data sources. Write, test, debug, and maintain reliable software. Other responsibilities include using Git and collaborative software development workflows, researching unfamiliar technical problems and evaluating new tools and approaches, and contributing to application deployment, automation, and technical documentation. We are looking for a curious, self-directed engineer who has strong software fundamentals and is excited to learn. The ideal candidate does not need experience with every technology we use but should be comfortable researching new problems, experimenting with unfamiliar tools, and taking ownership of technical tasks from development through deployment.

Requirements

1+ years of experience with software development
Experience programming with Python
Experience building applications with a modern frontend framework or web development technology
Experience with object-oriented programming, software testing, and dependency or package management
Experience with databases and SQL
Experience with Git and source control
Ability to independently research technical problems
Ability to learn new languages, frameworks, and technologies
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or Engineering field

Nice To Haves

Experience building full-stack applications through coursework, internships, personal projects, or professional work
Experience programming with frontend languages or frameworks such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, or similar modern web technologies
Experience with AI/ML, geospatial systems, modeling and simulation, or defense-related applications
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or similar environments
Experience with containers such as Docker
Ability to demonstrate an interest in learning application deployment, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and software security best practices
Ability to work in small teams where engineers may contribute across multiple parts of a system
Possession of strong problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Contribute across the application stack, including user interfaces, backend services, data integration, testing, and deployment.
Work with users and technical team members to understand requirements and build practical software solutions.
Develop and maintain web applications across frontend and backend components.
Build backend services, APIs, and application logic using Python.
Develop user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks and languages.
Integrate applications with databases, APIs, and other data sources.
Write, test, debug, and maintain reliable software.
Use Git and collaborative software development workflows.
Research unfamiliar technical problems and evaluate new tools and approaches.
Contribute to application deployment, automation, and technical documentation.