Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Aurora, CO
Salary
$69,400–$158,000 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 26, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $114k
$53k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$180,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $159k 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 799 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 780 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

Software Engineer As a Software Engineer, you will join the team to design, develop, and enhance software for ground systems and real-time capabilities supporting space missions. You will take ownership of complex engineering challenges, including modernizing legacy components and architecting new mission-focused capabilities to improve performance, resilience, and operational speed in the GEOINT and space operations domain. Your daily work involves building RESTful APIs and developing complete solutions using both back-end and front-end languages. The role requires proficiency in Python, Java, Vue, or Node within cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will also utilize tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing systems. Preferred skills include experience with C#, C, C++, JavaScript, React, and Linux-based systems to solve technical problems and optimize workflows through automation in a collaborative environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $146500 from 63 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and enhance software for ground systems and real-time space mission capabilities.
  • Modernize legacy components to improve system performance, resilience, and operational speed.
  • Architect new mission-focused capabilities to improve data processing and communication.
  • Build and implement RESTful APIs using back-end and front-end programming languages.
  • Develop software solutions within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Resolve workflow problems through the implementation of automation optimizations.
  • Perform testing and maintenance using automated tools to ensure system reliability.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications.
  • Proficiency in basic programming languages such as Python or Java, or web development stacks like Vue or Node.
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and using both back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions.
  • Experience working within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, or software products.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • Master's degree preferred.

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