Software Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Fort Meade, MD

Full Time

Senior

87k-198k

23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you're looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We're looking for a seasoned developer like you with the expertise needed to build software and systems from vision to production ready. This role is more than just coding. As a lead full stack developer at Booz Allen, you'll oversee a team as they learn new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You'll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You'll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee a team of developers, guiding them in learning new tools and techniques.
Identify needed system improvements and implement architectural solutions.
Build software and systems from vision to production ready, ensuring end-to-end solutions.
Work with clients to overcome their most difficult challenges using modern architectural approaches, tools, and technologies.
Ensure solutions consider current architecture, operating environment, and future enhancements.

Requirements

Experience building user interfaces with modern UI libraries, such as React and Next.JS.
Experience with basic computer administration, including software installation, system configuration, and networking.
Experience with git and automated pipeline builds, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
Knowledge of modern middleware frameworks, such as Express, Flask, Spring, or FastAPI.
Ability to maintain quality as user base grows.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
HS diploma or GED and 16+ years of experience with software engineering, or Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, or Master's degree and 10+ years of experience.

Nice to Have

Experience integrating software with a Large Language Model (LLM).
Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
Experience developing production-grade software with Python.
Experience with service containerization and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes or Swarm.
Experience building prototypes, including frequent iterations and user feedback.
Experience working with CNO, USCC, CNMF, or Cybersecurity.
Experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana, Redis, Kafka, Nginx, AWS, or HAProxy.
Experience integrating open-source models and technologies.
Knowledge of observability tools, such as Elastic, APM, or Grafana.
Possession of excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Educational background including HS diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree with corresponding years of experience.

Benefits & Perks

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
Eligibility for benefit programs for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week.