Back End Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Jan 31, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 1662 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 904 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Back End Software Engineer

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The Back End Software Engineer joins the development team to build custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability. This role involves identifying potential risks, contributing to solution development, and creating efficient systems for clients using the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks. The successful candidate will utilize Python, AWS services including serverless Lambda, SQL, and NoSQL databases. Core responsibilities include designing and implementing software applications using Agile methods, object-oriented programming, and RESTful APIs. Preferred technical skills include Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, React, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Terragrunt. The position requires solving complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment while maintaining high standards for software engineering and automated testing to ensure reliable system maintenance.

Skills

Python AWS AWS Lambda RESTful APIs Microservices SQL NoSQL Docker Kubernetes FastAPI React Terraform Terragrunt Agile Infrastructure as Code Automated Testing

What you'll do

Develop and implement software applications using Agile methodologies.
Design and build scalable back-end systems and custom tools.
Create and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
Manage and deploy solutions using AWS services like Lambda.
Develop and manage SQL and NoSQL databases.
Identify potential risks and contribute to technical solution development.
Perform testing and maintenance using automated testing tools.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software development with programming languages like Python and back-end software design.
5+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methods.
Experience with AWS, including serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda.
Experience with object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL.
Experience with creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative and cross-functional team.
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
HS diploma or GED.

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