Modernization Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

Are you a driven software developer ready to modernize mission-critical systems that directly impact national defense? As a software engineer, you’ll contribute to transforming legacy code into robust, scalable solutions that help ensure Navy combat systems remain effective. If you’re looking for the chance to make a difference, we need you on our team. This role is more than just coding.

You’ll work on a small, embedded software development team that performs hands‑on analysis of legacy system complexity, deployment of advanced development tools, and integration of modernized solutions. As an experienced software engineer, you’ll engage with the client daily to execute targeted enhancements. Work with us as we develop systems to create change for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.

• 5+ years of experience with software development with Rust and C/C++, including debugging, testing, and system-level programming
• Experience with lower-level programming concepts such as memory management, modularity, and design patterns
• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with Git, SSH, CLI tooling, and general networking fundamentals
• Ability to work in both Linux and Windows environments
• Ability to interpret sparse or outdated documentation and read legacy interfaces
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience with Python for tooling, scripting, and test automation
• Experience in modernizing legacy software systems
• Experience with Navy submarine or surface combat systems, including AN/BYG-1, SWFTS, or TI/APB
• Experience with messaging or streaming systems such as Kafka, NATS, gRPC, or Redpanda
• Experience with system telemetry frameworks such as Prometheus or Grafana
• Knowledge of real‑time acoustic, sonar, or signal‑processing systems
• Ability to demonstrate an interest in emerging developer tooling, including local LLMs, vector databases, or workflow automation using AI-forward approaches

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is…