Software Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$112,800–$257,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 12, 2026 (soon)
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $185k
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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $142,450–$197,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $170k 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 1485 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 899 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Lead

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The Software Engineer, Lead joins a core product team to develop software and systems from initial vision to production-ready status. In this role, you will act as a full-stack developer, identifying system improvements and creating end-to-end solutions that address complex client challenges. You will be responsible for ensuring that all developed solutions align with current architectures and operating environments while accounting for future functionality and enhancements. The position requires technical expertise in C++ and experience with ingest processing and component development. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a computer science field with over 20 years of software engineering experience, or 24 years of experience without a degree. This role specifically addresses technical problems within a classified environment requiring a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Skills

C++ Ingest Processing Agile

What you'll do

  • Develop software and systems from initial vision to production-ready status.
  • Build complete end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced agile environment.
  • Develop components specifically for ingest processing.
  • Identify and implement necessary system improvements and architectural enhancements.
  • Ensure developed solutions align with current architecture and future functionality.
  • Use C++ to solve complex technical challenges for clients.
  • Master and apply new tools and technologies to overcome difficult problems.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with developing in C++.
  • Experience with ingest processing and the development of components.
  • Experience working on a core product team.
  • Ability to display a self-starter attitude while tackling complex problems.
  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a CS field and 20+ years of experience with software engineering.
  • 24+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree.

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