Full Stack Software Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Antonio, TX
Salary
$112,900–$257,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
77 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 9, 2026

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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$213,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $182k 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 1662 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Full Stack Software Engineer, Lead

The Full Stack Software Engineer, Lead provides technical leadership for the development of modern software platforms impacting national defense and advanced training systems. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable full-stack applications, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. The engineer will build responsive user interfaces, optimize data models, and mentor other developers while establishing engineering standards. Key technologies and skills include AWS or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bicep, and Git-based workflows. Candidates should possess experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and React. The work involves solving complex technical problems within regulated software development environments, requiring knowledge of object-oriented design, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-performance, mission-critical application reliability and operational excellence.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable full-stack applications.
  • Design and develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Drive software architecture decisions and establish engineering standards.
  • Conduct technical design and code reviews to ensure high-quality software.
  • Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces with maintainable and testable code.
  • Design and optimize data models and persistence layers.
  • Mentor engineers through technical coaching and architecture guidance.
  • Partner with DevOps to ensure reliable deployment and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including leading the design and delivery of complex software systems.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Experience with Git-based development workflows, automated testing, and Agile software development.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Bicep), and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps or DevSecOps best practices.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across development teams.
  • Bachelor's degree.

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