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# Back End Software Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, ReactJS, AWS Lambda, Backend, Fastapi, Extreme Programming, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17048303?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17048303%2FBack-End-Software-Engineer-Virginia-Chantilly

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in software development with programming languages, such as Python, and back-end software design
 * 5+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methods
 * Experience with AWS, including serverless, such as AWS Lambda
 * Experience with object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, and microservices
 * Experience with SQL and NoSQL
 * Experience with creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative and cross-functional team
 * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
 * Experience with backend frameworks, such as FastAPI
 * Experience with front-end programming languages and web stacks, such as React
 * Experience with infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Terragrunt
 * Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
 * Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

## Description

As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We're looking for an experienced back-end developer with the software engineering skills it takes to 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 deliver solutions. Using your software engineering experience, you'll work with the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability.

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


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