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# Back-End Developer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Application Frameworks, Automation of Tests, Web Development, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Backend, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Extreme Programming, Docker
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7f1ef8eef6a20fbb

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System maintenance?, Do you have a Master's degree?, 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., * 3+ years of experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting new and ongoing software development

 * 3+ years of experience in software development using basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks
 * Experience with Java
 * Experience with Docker containerization
 * Experience working with unbounded data streams
 * Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
 * Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
 * Associate's degree and 5+ years of experience with software engineering, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with software engineering

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
 * Experience with Kubernetes cluster
 * Experience with Kotlin and Python
 * 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
 * Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
 * Master's degree

## Description

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.


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