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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Application Frameworks, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Databases, Data Integration, Web Development, Middleware, Groovy, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Testing, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Spring Data, SC Clearance, Extreme Programming, Api Design
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/software-engineer-509972852

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting agile software development to modernize systems
 * 8+ years of experience in software development using basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
 * Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
 * Experience developing and maintaining the technology needed to power the components which enable the user-facing side of enterprise applications databases, conceptualize and implement data storage solutions, run performance testing and benchmarking, and optimize data performance
 * Experience mentoring or supervising employees
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with Java, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Server-Side Development, Middleware, Application or Data Integration, API Development, Core Application Systems, Node.js, Groovy, Scala, Spring Cloud, Spring Core, Spring-Boot, or Spring Data
 * Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
 * Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
 * Experience working with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
 * Secret clearance
 * Master's degree

## 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 a seasoned 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 lead back-end developer at Booz Allen, you'll oversee a team as they use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to deliver solutions. Using your software engineering expertise, you'll lead 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 expand your skillset and career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better.