Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Lexington, MA

1d•$69,300 - $158,000

About The Position

As a software engineer, you know that great software isn’t just built—it’s crafted. It’s more than an elegant UI or a clean data model, and it’s the integration of intuitive interfaces, robust backend systems, scalable APIs, and resilient infrastructure. At Booz Allen, we’re looking for a software engineer who’s passionate about building impactful solutions end-to-end, from whiteboard to production. In this role, you’ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment alongside a team of mission-driven engineers, designers, and analysts. You’ll contribute to solutions that matter—whether it’s streamlining internal tools or building new products that serve national security missions. You’ll apply modern engineering practices, use the latest open-source frameworks, and continuously sharpen your technical toolkit. You’ll engage directly with stakeholders, write clean, maintainable code, and help shape the technical strategy and delivery approach for your team. We value engineers who are curious, collaborative, and eager to contribute. Whether you’re deep in code or in a design session, your ideas will help shape solutions that drive real change. Work with us to build mission-ready systems that make a difference. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

2+ years of experience designing, developing, modifying, or implementing software applications
2+ years of experience with common programming languages or web development stacks
Experience writing, maintaining, or enhancing source code for production-level software
Experience working within Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or XP methodologies
Experience solving complex technical problems in collaborative, cross-functional environments
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable technical solutions
Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, .NET, PHP, C, C++, or Drupal
Experience working with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, or Kubernetes
Knowledge of integrating automated tests and quality checks into development workflows
Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, modifying, or implementing software applications
Writing, maintaining, or enhancing source code for production-level software
Solving complex technical problems in collaborative, cross-functional environments
Gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable technical solutions
Working with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools
Integrating automated tests and quality checks into development workflows