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# Rust Software Developer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Software Quality, Github, Python (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Systems Modeling Language, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, DODAF, Jenkins
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8958352/rust-software-developer

## About the Role

* 3+ years of experience with software engineering using Rust
 * Experience designing the architecture and containerized services with Kubernetes
 * Experience with autoscaling strategies such as HPA or VPA, cluster autoscalers, and designing systems that scale horizontally within seconds
 * Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
 * Experience with Python or C++
 * Ability to effectively communicate, work independently and collaboratively on a cross-functional team, and demonstrate initiative to complete complex tasks to achieve program goals in a fast-paced environment
 * Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with code quality and static analysis tools, such as SonarQube, Clippy, cargo-deny, or cargo-audit
 * Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
 * Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML), DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
 * Ability to display a personal or professional GitHub profile demonstrating Rust projects
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * Master's degree

## Description

At Booz Allen, we believe in empowering people to change the world. As a Rust Software Developer, you'll apply your technical expertise to solve complex challenges in support of national defense missions. You'll work alongside a team of passionate technologists who are committed to delivering mission-critical solutions with precision and innovation.

You'll take ownership of complex engineering challenges by architecting new mission-focused capabilities that improve performance, resilience, and operational speed. This role is built for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, embraces innovation, and understands the responsibility of building software that must perform flawlessly.


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