Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 41 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Dec 15, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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JOB TITLE: Software Engineer The Software Engineer joins the team to design, develop, and enhance software for ground systems and real-time capabilities within the space domain. This role involves taking ownership of complex engineering challenges, including modernizing legacy components and architecting new mission-focused capabilities to improve performance, resilience, and operational speed. The engineer will work on how data is processed and how systems communicate to support GEOINT and space operations. Required technical skills include proficiency in Java, Python, Rust, or GO, along with experience in Linux-based systems, containers, and orchestration tools like Docker or Kubernetes. Candidates must also possess experience with Cloud Service Providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google, and the ability to develop complete solutions using back-end and front-end languages.

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 Linux Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure 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 by transitioning them to a modernized microservice-based architecture.
Architect new mission-focused capabilities to improve system performance, resilience, and operational speed.
Develop complete software solutions using both back-end and front-end programming languages.
Manage Linux-based systems using containers and orchestration tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
Deploy and manage software solutions within Cloud Service Providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google.
Perform testing and maintenance using automated testing tools to ensure flawless software performance.
Optimize workflows and resolve problems through the implementation of automation.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required.
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of software engineering experience, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in software development with Java, Python, Rust, or GO.
3+ years of experience with Linux-based systems, containers, and orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience transitioning legacy applications to a modernized microservice-based architecture.
Experience working within a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) such as AWS, Azure, or Google.
Experience using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions.
Experience in an Agile environment (preferred); experience with C#, C, C++, JavaScript, React, or Node.JS (preferred).

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