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Software Engineer

at Booz Allen Hamilton Holding

📍 2 Locations Hybrid 💰 $69K – $158K USD / year Posted April 14, 2026
Salary $69K – $158K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education HS diploma or GED
Category System Administration

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Software Engineer to build end-to-end solutions in an agile environment. The role focuses on developing software systems from vision to production-ready outcomes, including API development and Linux-based engineering in support of clients and classified work.

  • Develop end-to-end software solutions in an agile environment
  • Build and integrate REST APIs
  • Work with Linux OS and command line interface
  • Apply architectural approaches to ensure current and future system needs
  • Obtain DoD 8570 Certification including Security+ or CISSP within 6 months

You will develop using object-oriented languages (Java or Python) across back-end and front-end components, build REST APIs, and work extensively in Linux via the command line. The position requires Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ or CISSP) within 6 months, with additional Nice-to-have exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and CI tooling like Git-based workflows.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level Software Engineer with 2+ years of object-oriented development in Java or Python, plus hands-on API development using REST architectural style and strong Linux command-line experience. They also hold (or can obtain within 6 months) DoD 8570 Certification with Security+ or CISSP, and have a Top Secret clearance.

2+ years of experience with object-oriented programming languagesincluding Java or PythonExperience working with back-end and front-end programming languages to develop complete solutionsExperience with API developmentincluding REST architectural styleExperience with Linux OS and command line interfaceTop Secret clearanceAbility to obtain a DoD 8570 Certificationincluding Security+ or CISSP Certificationwithin 6 months of start dateHS diploma or GED
Experience with network securityincluding access and authorization for PKI and chain trustingExperience with Docker and KubernetesExperience with non-relational databasesincluding MongoDBKnowledge of JiraConfluenceGitand GitLabTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphDoD 8570 Certificationincluding Security+ or CISSP Certification
JavaPythonRESTLinuxJiraConfluenceGitGitLabDockerKubernetesMongoDBPKI
Object-oriented programming languages (Java or Python)back-end programmingfront-end programmingAPI developmentREST architectural styleLinux OScommand line interfaceDoD 8570 CertificationSecurity+CISSPDockerKubernetesMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLabPKIchain trustingAgile
Object-oriented programming languagesJavaPythonBack-end programmingFront-end programmingAPI developmentREST architectural styleLinux OSLinux command line interfaceSecurity+CISSPDockerKubernetesNon-relational databasesMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLabNetwork securityaccess and authorization for PKIchain trustingAgileEnd-to-end solution developmentSystem improvementsArchitectural approachesTools and technologies for production-ready systemsDoD 8570 Certification
Problem solvingAbility to work in a fastagile environmentContinuous learningClient-facing communicationCollaborationSystem improvement mindset

Required

DoD 8570 CertificationCompTIA Security+Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Industry Defense
Job Function Develop production-ready software and systems for clients in a classified environment
Role Subtype Backend Engineer
Tech Domains Python, Java, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Cybersecurity
Software Engineerobject-oriented programmingJavaPythonback-endfront-endAPI developmentREST architectural styleLinux OScommand line interfaceTop Secret clearanceHS diploma or GEDDoD 8570 CertificationSecurity+CompTIA Security+CISSPCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)DockerKubernetesMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLabPKIchain trusting

Must have 2+ years of object-oriented programming experience with Java or Python, Must have Linux OS and command line interface experience, Must have Top Secret clearance, Must be able to obtain DoD 8570 Certification including Security+ or CISSP within 6 months

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