Platform Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary
$86,900–$198,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Sep 15, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
This role $142k
$73k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 73% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$200,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 711 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 702 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Platform Engineer, Senior

As a Senior Platform Engineer at Booz Allen, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to resolving complex technical challenges through innovative solutions. Your daily responsibilities include mastering new tools and techniques, identifying system improvements, and providing customer support. You will work with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and Python for scripting and data processing tasks while maintaining software version control. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in software engineering, either a bachelor’s degree plus 14 years of relevant experience or 18 years without formal education. Familiarity with integrating AI or machine learning into software products is a significant advantage, enhancing your ability to tackle complex problems and drive impactful changes within the organization.

What you'll do

  • - Design and implement end-to-end solutions using Kubernetes.
  • - Provide customer support for platform-related issues.
  • - Develop Docker containers to package applications efficiently.
  • - Utilize Helm to manage Kubernetes resources effectively.
  • - Write Python scripts for automating tasks and processing data.
  • - Perform software version control to maintain code integrity.
  • - Identify and implement system improvements proactively.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration.
  • Proficiency in Python scripting and basic data processing.
  • Strong background in software version control practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical issues.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent 14+ years of relevant experience.

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