Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $69,400–$158,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 64 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Nov 23, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 1660 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 902 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer

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Software Engineer The Software Engineer joins a team focused on developing software for ground systems and real-time capabilities within the space domain. This role involves designing, developing, and enhancing software to support mission-critical operations, specifically addressing the technical challenges of modernizing legacy components and architecting new mission-focused capabilities. The engineer will improve performance, resilience, and operational speed while shaping how data is processed and how systems communicate for GEOINT and space operations. Required technical skills include experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, or GO, along with knowledge of Cloud Service Providers like AWS, GCP, Oracle, or Azure. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph. Preferred skills include experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, C#, C++, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $165000 from 125 postings across 23 companies.

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Skills

Java Python Rust Go AWS GCP Azure Oracle Docker Kubernetes Linux C# C C++ JavaScript React Node.js Agile Automated Testing

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 system communication.
Write source code for new applications and enhance code samples for existing applications.
Acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization.
Perform software testing and maintenance using automated testing tools.
Implement software programming applications within cloud service provider environments.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
1+ years of experience in software development with programming languages including Java, Python, Rust, or GO.
Experience writing source code for new applications or enhancing code samples for existing applications.
Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team.
Knowledge of Cloud Service Providers such as AWS, GCP, Oracle, or Azure.
Experience operating within an Agile environment (preferred).
Experience with Linux-based systems, containers, and orchestration tools like Docker or Kubernetes (preferred).
Bachelor's degree.

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