Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lexington, MA
Salary: $69,300–$158,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 68 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $125,000–$184,900 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $155k 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.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 904 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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The Software Engineer joins a team of mission-driven engineers, designers, and analysts to build impactful solutions for national security missions. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced agile environment to develop production-level software, streamline internal tools, and create new products. You will be responsible for writing clean, maintainable code, engaging directly with stakeholders, and shaping technical strategies. The position requires experience with common programming languages or web development stacks, including Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, .NET, PHP, C, C++, or Drupal. You should also possess skills in DevOps pipelines, CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, or Kubernetes, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while solving complex problems in cross-functional environments.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $199500 from 111 postings across 24 companies.

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Skills

Java Python JavaScript React Node.js C# .NET PHP C C++ Drupal Jenkins GitLab Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Agile Scrum Kanban XP

What you'll do

Write clean, maintainable source code for production-level software applications.
Design and implement end-to-end software solutions from initial whiteboard concepts to production.
Build and maintain scalable APIs and resilient backend systems.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Integrate automated tests and quality checks into development workflows.
Manage DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes.
Shape the technical strategy and delivery approach for the engineering team.
Engage directly with stakeholders to develop mission-ready systems.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience designing, developing, modifying, or implementing software applications.
2+ years of experience with common programming languages or web development stacks.
Experience writing, maintaining, or enhancing source code for production-level software.
Experience working within Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or XP methodologies.
Experience solving complex technical problems in collaborative, cross-functional environments.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, .NET, PHP, C, C++, or Drupal (preferred).
Bachelor's degree.