Software Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

The Opportunity: We’re looking for a self-motivated, creative software developer eager to build innovative solutions. You’ll have the opportunity to explore ideas, experiment with technologies, and solving real-world problems with a team of like-minded individuals. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys working at the intersection of software development and hardware integration. As a seasoned software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll leverage the latest architectural approaches, open-source frameworks, and advanced tools to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. You’ll impart your skills to the team, as they utilize industry-leading tools and techniques to create impactful software designs. Your role involves shaping a new product from the ground up. You will also implement best practices for CI/CD deployments and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems. Additionally, the role involves developing software that works with physical hardware.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications
5+ years of experience with Go, Python, Node.js, or C# development
3+ years of experience with SQL and graph databases
3+ years of experience with virtual environments such as Docker and VMware
Experience integrating software and hardware, and designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance
Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI-generated code
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in software engineering, or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
Experience with embedded hardware
Experience with electrical components
Experience with developing user interfaces
Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree
Developer Associate or Solutions Architect Associate certification

Responsibilities

Design and develop software products that meet user needs and market demands.
Apply engineering principles to construct and maintain efficient, bug-free software systems.
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch.
Architect secure, scalable, and custom applications
Work on both front-end and back-end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Python or C#.
Integrate backend services with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
Write clean, efficient, testable code following best practices for performance, maintainability, and security
Integrate generative AI tools to accelerate development and enhance product design.
Communicate design decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence by keeping abreast of industry trends.
Embed security checks and compliance requirements into the development process to meet relevant standards.