Back-End Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $170k
This role $142k
$72k most similar roles pay here $220k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $134,462–$206,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 766 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 743 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Back-End Developer

As a Back-End Developer, you will join the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites that ensure consistent performance and scalability for clients. You will be responsible for identifying potential risks, contributing to solution development, and building infrastructure using modern architectural approaches and open-source frameworks. Your daily work involves implementing, maintaining, and supporting new software while managing unbounded data streams. The role requires proficiency in Java, Docker containerization, and experience with web development stacks. Preferred skills include Kotlin, Python, Kubernetes clusters, and automated testing tools. You will collaborate within a cross-functional team to solve complex problems, acquire client requirements, and optimize workflows through automation. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and involves developing technical solutions for high-stakes environments where robust software engineering is essential for system integrity.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain custom tools, systems, and websites with consistent performance and scalability.
  • Implement and support new and ongoing software development projects using Java and modern frameworks.
  • Manage and deploy applications using Docker containerization and Kubernetes clusters.
  • Process and manage unbounded data streams within the system architecture.
  • Identify potential risks and develop technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Automate workflows and optimize processes based on specific client requirements.
  • Perform testing and maintenance using automated testing tools.
  • Write source code for new applications and enhance existing code samples.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting new and ongoing software development.
  • 3+ years of experience in software development using basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks.
  • Experience with Java.
  • Experience with Docker containerization.
  • Experience working with unbounded data streams.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
  • Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience with software engineering, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with software engineering.
  • Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, Kubernetes, Kotlin, Python, automated testing tools, or a Master's degree (preferred).

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