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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:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9222451/back-end-software-engineer

## 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- focus ed solution. We're looking for an experienced back-end developer with the sof tware 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 sof tware 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.