Software Development Engineer, Lead

Software Development Engineer, Lead

We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our Chief Technology Office Engineering team. You’ll focus on building Booz Allen’s Software‑Defined Everything (SDE) platform to enable Physical AI, Edge, Trusted Environments, and other autonomous systems across mission domains.

• Design and develop software products that meet user needs and market demands.
• Apply engineering principles to construct and maintain efficient, bug‑free systems.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch.
• Architect secure, scalable, and high‑performance backend applications.
• Work on front‑end and back‑end development using Go, Node.js, Java, or C#.
• Integrate backend services with relational and No
  
  SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code that follows 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 staying abreast of industry trends.
• Embed security checks and compliance requirements into the development process to meet relevant standards.

• 7+ years of experience building and operating production‑grade full‑stack applications in cloud environments such as AWS.
• 7+ years of experience with Go, Java, Node.js, or C# development.
• 5+ years of experience in distributed architectures using microservices or serverless in AWS, Google, or Azure.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Experience 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.
• Ability to obtain a TS / SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in software engineering, or 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.

• 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.
• Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance.
• Master’s degree.
• AWS Certifications such as Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate, or Solutions Architect Associate.

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

The projected compensation range for this position is $ to $ (annualized USD). This range is part of Booz Allen’s total compensation package, which also includes health, life, disability, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care.

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

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.