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# Software Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Frameworks, Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Programming Tools, Spring Framework, MongoDB, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Apache Nifi, Bitbucket, Api Design, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f0d4a32b31ebaac

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience with Java
 * 3+ years of experience in working with microservices and containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
 * Experience with backend frameworks, such as Spring Framework or Spring Boot
 * Experience with API development, including REST architectural style
 * Experience with integration and development tools, including AWS, Bitbucket, or Jenkins
 * Experience with supporting systems engineering efforts in system design, solution engineering, and sof tware development
 * Experience with Linux OS and Command Line Interface
 * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
 * HS diploma or GED
 * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Compliant Certification , including Security+ or CISSP, within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with Open Systems Architecture design principles
 * Experience with DevOps technologies
 * Experience with CI / CD technologies, including Ansible, Jenkins, and Git
 * Experience with Agile development or Scrum
 * Knowledge of non-relational databases, including MongoDB
 * Knowledge of Apache NiFi and Kafka
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
 * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
 * Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification

## Description

As a back-end developer, you know that a good sit e or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user- focus ed solution. We're looking for a back-end developer with the sof tware engineering skills it takes to help identify potential risks, contribute to solution development, and create efficient and effective systems for our clients.

As a back-end developer at Booz Allen, you'll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to help deliver solutions. Using your sof tware engineering knowledge, you'll work with and learn from the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sit es with consistent performance and scalability.

In this role, you'll make a mission-forward impact as you sharpen your skillset and grow your career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.


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