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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $61,900.0 - $141,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, PHP (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Macintosh Application Environment, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Web Development, Revision Control Systems, Groovy, Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), Node.Js, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Rancher, Functional Programming, Visual Basic Language, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18008056?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18008056%2FSoftware-Developer-Virginia-Dahlgren ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience maintaining and making minor changes to existing applications or keeping those systems working in a sustainment mode * 3+ years of experience with legacy enterprise systems * Experience with basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks * Experience working in a microservices or distributed application environment * Experience with designing and debugging applications * Experience with workflows, web parts, site maintenance, and APIs * Ability to create solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team * TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in software development in lieu of degree Nice If You Have: * Experience creating and testing modules and components for compliance to design specifications * Experience with containerization using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher * Experience in C#, Java, Python, C, C++, .NET, JavaScript, React, Angular, NodeJS, PHP, Bash, Visual Basic, Groovy, or Lua * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform * Knowledge of shell scripting and automation * Knowledge of source control systems such as GIT * Knowledge of relational and hierarchal data structures or functional programming * Ability to develop detailed program specifications or documentation and participate in design and code reviews and address findings * Ability to work in an Agile environment ## Description As a software sustainment engineer, you play a pivotal role in an application's functional life. 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