Full Stack Software Engineer, Junior

Booz Allen Hamilton • McLean, VA

12d

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.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level