Software and Systems Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton • Chantilly, VA

1d • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

Booz Allen is hiring a senior Software and Systems Engineer to support a client mission and the warfighter. The role combines technical engineering with mission-focused systems thinking, translating customer needs into technical specifications and customer-focused engineering solutions.

The engineer will design cloud-based software systems, evaluate and modernize cloud data processing, and support software systems. The work includes mission data transformation and data-centricity objectives, as well as aligning system processes and documentation with strategic growth and risk management to deliver efficient, dependable software products.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience working within the software development lifecycle.
• At least 5 years of experience with Agile methodology, requirements definition, Scrum, contract data requirements list creation, editing, and delivery, system documentation, and customer support.
• Ability to support missions through detailed, well-written, government-accepted documentation and requirements traceability.
• Ability to identify and track technical debt, risks, and opportunities at tactical and strategic levels.
• Ability to function on a team and fully engage in Agile planning and support.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to obtain a Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification within one month of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud software development, requirements traceability, government contract data requirements lists, risk management processes or best practices, or software backend testing.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools, including Jira, Confluence, and Visio graphic design.
• Ability to deliver documentation on time through the contract data requirements list approval process and help bring added value to taskings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-based software systems in support of the client.
• Evaluate and modernize data processing in the cloud.
• Support software systems and mission data transformation.
• Translate real-world customer needs into technical specifications.
• Create, edit, and deliver contract data requirements lists and system documentation.
• Support requirements traceability and provide detailed, well-written, government-accepted documentation.
• Identify and track technical debt, risks, and opportunities at tactical and strategic levels.
• Participate fully in Agile planning and team support.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

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