Modernization Software Engineer

Modernization Software Engineer

As a driven software developer ready to modernize mission‑critical systems that directly impact national defense, you will contribute to transforming legacy code into robust, scalable solutions that help ensure Navy combat systems remain effective. This role is more than coding; you’ll work on a small, embedded software development team that analyzes legacy system complexity, deploys advanced development tools, and integrates modernized solutions.

As an experienced software engineer, you’ll engage with the client daily to execute targeted enhancements.

• 5+ years of software development in Rust and C or C++, including complexity analysis, integration testing, and debugging in a professional environment
• Experience with containerization such as Docker or Kubernetes, and CI/CD
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows environments, and networking fundamentals and tools such as Git, SSH, PuTTY, or CLI
• Knowledge of foundational software engineering principles such as modularity, memory management, design patterns, code review, or documentation
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience with Python
• Experience in modernizing legacy code
• Experience with Navy acoustic or sonar systems, or other real‑time signal processing
• Knowledge of modern streaming platforms such as Kafka or Redpanda
• Ability to display interest in applying AI‑forward approaches to developer workflows such as hosting LLMs, vector databases, or Lang Chain
• Secret clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary range $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.