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: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $124,400–$179,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $152k 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 1781 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 898 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer, you will join a team of mission-driven engineers, designers, and analysts to build impactful solutions for national security missions. You will work in a fast-paced agile environment to develop production-level software, streamline internal tools, and create new products from initial whiteboard concepts to final deployment. Your daily responsibilities include writing clean, maintainable code, engaging with stakeholders, and shaping technical strategies. You should possess experience with web development stacks, programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, .NET, PHP, C, C++, or Drupal, and DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, or Kubernetes. This role requires solving complex technical problems, implementing automated tests, and maintaining software within Scrum, Kanban, or XP methodologies while holding a Secret clearance.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?

Median $194500 from 111 postings across 21 companies.

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Skills

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

What you'll do

Write clean, maintainable source code for production-level software applications.
Design and implement scalable APIs and robust backend systems.
Develop end-to-end solutions ranging from initial whiteboard designs to production deployment.
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 define and build 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.
Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, .NET, PHP, C, C++, or Drupal (preferred).
Bachelor's degree.