Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: Aurora, CO
Salary: $86,900–$198,000 / yr
Posted: 23 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 18, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k

This role $142k

$73k most similar roles pay here $216k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $137,500–$180,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $159k 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 799 open roles on FindRole.

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

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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Software Engineer As an embedded software engineer, you will join the team to develop technology for mission-forward challenges involving systems, sites, and tools. You will be responsible for writing, testing, and editing code to support hardware functionality across various devices while troubleshooting operational issues in collaboration with team leaders and cybersecurity specialists. Your daily work involves developing containerized applications, creating prompts and agents with LLMs, and building automated data and machine learning pipelines within cloud environments. The role requires proficiency in Git, Python, Java, and infrastructure tools like Helm and Terraform. You will also utilize technologies such as AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and IAM to manage model training and deployment. This position focuses on solving complex technical problems by integrating software components and ensuring secure communication between systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Colorado?

Median $146500 from 63 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

Python Java AWS Kubernetes Terraform Helm Git LLMs MLOps CI/CD RESTful APIs DynamoDB S3 Lambda SageMaker API Gateway IAM

What you'll do

Write, test, and edit code to develop systems, sites, and tools for clients.
Develop and reverse engineer software that supports hardware functionality across various devices.
Design, implement, and manage containerized applications including authentication and deployment.
Develop prompts, tools, and agents using Large Language Models (LLMs).
Build and deploy end-to-end automated data and machine learning pipelines in cloud environments.
Resolve workflow problems by optimizing processes through automation.
Troubleshoot and correct operational issues in coordination with team leaders.
Collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to ensure all developed software is secure.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to take a polygraph exam.
High school diploma or GED with 10+ years of software engineering experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.
Experience developing containerized applications including design, authentication, and implementation.
Experience developing prompts, tools, and agents with LLMs.
Experience developing software using cloud technologies.
Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization.
Experience with version control tools, including Git.
Relevant certifications (Security+, SSCP, CCNA-Security, GSEC) or a Master's degree in a technology field (preferred).