Back End Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Locations Chantilly, Virginia, US Posted 62 days ago $86,800–$198,000 / year

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TL;DR

Join our dynamic team as a senior back-end software engineer where you will leverage your extensive experience in Python and other programming languages to design and develop robust, scalable systems. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential risks and contribute to the creation of innovative solutions using the latest open-source frameworks and tools. Your daily tasks include building efficient RESTful APIs, microservices, and custom back-end tools that ensure consistent performance across various platforms. Ideal candidates possess 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, a strong background in object-oriented programming, and familiarity with AWS cloud technologies, React for front-end integration, and Terraform for infrastructure as code.

Skills

Python AWS Terraform RESTful APIs microservices React object-oriented programming Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB

What you'll do

Design and implement efficient back-end systems using Python and other programming languages.
Develop RESTful APIs and microservices to support scalable and consistent performance.
Identify potential risks in software development processes and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate on creating custom tools and solutions for clients using the latest architectural approaches.
Utilize object-oriented programming principles to enhance system design and functionality.

What we're looking for

5+ years of back-end software development experience using Python.
Expertise in object-oriented programming and RESTful API design.
Proven ability to solve complex problems collaboratively within a team.
Experience with microservices architecture and cloud technologies like AWS.
HS diploma or GED required.

Market check

Salary context

This $86,800–$198,000 range sits above 27% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$133,050–$214,950

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$203,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 629 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 616 roles with salary data.

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