Software Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Jul 27, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k

This role $142k

$70k most similar roles pay here $242k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $153,550–$218,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $186k 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 375 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 368 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Architect

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As a Software Architect on our multi-disciplinary team, you will lead the development of cloud-native AWS solutions and software architecture for national security missions. Your responsibilities include translating customer needs into technical specifications and guiding the software development process using tools like GitLab. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and implement effective architectural designs, ensuring that our products are scalable and secure. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in Agile frameworks and task management software, along with expertise in JavaScript or TypeScript, front-end frameworks such as React, and AWS managed services like Lambda and DynamoDB. Experience with Node.js and interfacing with COTS Vendor Systems is a plus.

Skills

AWS Lambda DynamoDB API Gateway Cloudfront JavaScript TypeScript Angular React Vue GitLab Jira Agile Scrum Kanban Node.js CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop and implement software architecture to meet customer needs and future goals.
Design cloud-native solutions using AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
Lead the creation of effective software design specifications for development teams.
Utilize GitLab for version control and task management in a collaborative environment.
Translate complex technical requirements into practical architectural plans.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in creating solutions for complex problems within a collaborative team.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
Proficient in using task management software such as Jira or GitLab.
Strong background in JavaScript or TypeScript development.
Experience with front-end frameworks including Angular, React, or Vue.js.
Expertise in AWS managed services like Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and CloudFront.

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