Software Engineer, Senior

Dahlgren, VA
Full-time
$86,800.00 to $198,000.00
Posted Nov 10, 2026

Skills

AWS
Agile
Cybersecurity
Data Analysis
Docker
Git
Java
Kubernetes
Machine Learning
Microsoft Azure
Python

Job description

Software Engineer, Senior The Opportunity:

At a certain point, sof tware design can start to look like clairvoyance. You’ve developed so many enterprise and mission-focused sof tware architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. That’s because you’re a sof tware architect with a solid background in designing secure, scalable, and resilient sof tware solutions for classified defense and intelligence environments. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the sof tware technology supporting national security and defense missions.

On our team, you'll translate your customer’s sof tware needs and future goals into a plan by developing and implementing effective sof tware architectures, technical roadmaps, system integration strategies, and sof tware design specifications. You’ll use modern development and configuration management tools such as Git, GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services, to design effective sof tware architectures. Your technical expertise will be vital as you create secure sof tware solutions and cloud-enabled platforms using Agile development met hodologies, DevSecOps practices, and modern programming languages such as Java, Python, and C .

In this role, you’ll directly impact national security missions by designing and implementing sof tware architectures that enable mission-critical decision making, improve operational effectiveness, and provide real-time solutions to support warfighters and intelligence analysts. With your technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you’ll help grow a team that develops the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we transform the future of technology in the defense and intelligence community for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

•8 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprise sof tware architectures and distributed systems

•Knowledge of sof tware architecture frameworks, cloud-native technologies, microservices, DevSecOps principles, and secure sof tware development practices

•Ability to lead technical design reviews, develop architectural roadmaps, and communicate complex technical concepts to government and contractor stakeholders

•TS/SCI clearance

•Bachelor's degree in CS, Computer Engineering, Sof tware Engineering, or Information Systems

•AWS, Micro sof t Azure, Kubernetes, SAFe, TOGAF, or Technology Certification

Nice If You Have:

•Experience supporting the Department of Defense ( DoD )

•Experience designing solutions leveraging AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, containers, artifi cia l intelligence and machine learning, or data analytics platforms

•Ability to mentor sof tware engineers, establish technical standards, and drive sof tware modernization initiatives across large development teams

•TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

•Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field

•AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer ( CKAD ) , or Certified Kubernetes Administrator ( CKA ) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

•Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

•Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.

•Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.