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Software Engineer, Mid

at Booz Allen Hamilton Holding

📍 Chantilly, VA Hybrid 💰 $69K – $158K USD / year Posted March 31, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $69K – $158K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 2+ years
Education HS diploma or GED
Category Software Engineering

About this role

Booz Allen seeks a mid-level Software Engineer to develop backend services and RESTful APIs, leverage Spring in a Linux environment, and contribute to secure software delivery for government/defense clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain backend services
  • Design REST APIs
  • Collaborate in a hybrid environment
  • Ensure security and compliance
  • Integrate with Jira/Confluence for project tracking

Technical Overview

Frontend is not primary; backend focus with Java/JEE, Spring, REST, Linux, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Requires DoD 8570-related certifications and Top Secret clearance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level software engineer with 2+ years of Java/JEE experience, Spring, REST, and Linux, plus a current Top Secret clearance. Strong Linux/UCI skills and familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes in a government/defense context are highly valued, along with experience collaborating in hybrid work environments.

Must-Have Skills

2+ years of experience with object-oriented programming languagesincluding Java or JEEExperience with backend frameworkssuch as Spring Framework or Spring BootExperience with API developmentincluding REST architectural styleExperience with Linux OS and command line interfaceTop Secret clearanceHS diploma or GEDAbility to obtain a DoD 8570 Compliant Certificationincluding Security+ or CISSP Certificationwithin 6 months of start date

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with network securityincluding PKI and chain trustDocker and KubernetesNon-Relational Databasesincluding MongoDBJiraConfluenceGitand GitLabTS/SCI clearance with a polygraphDoD 8570 Compliant Certification (Security+ or CISSP)

Tools & Platforms

JiraConfluenceGitGitLabDockerKubernetes

Required Skills

Java; Java EE; Spring Framework; Spring Boot; REST; Linux OS; Command Line Interface; Docker; Kubernetes; MongoDB; Jira; Confluence; Git; GitLab

Hard Skills

JavaJava EESpring FrameworkSpring BootREST APILinux OSCommand Line InterfaceDockerKubernetesMongoDBJiraConfluenceGitGitLab

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityAttention to detail

Certifications

Required

Security+CISSPDoD 8570 Compliant Certification (Security+ or CISSP)

Preferred

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Industry & Role

Industry Government
Job Function Develop and deliver production-grade software for DoD programs, leveraging Java/Spring in a hybrid work setting
Role Subtype Mid-level software engineer
Tech Domains Java, Spring Framework, REST, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Jira, Confluence, GitLab

Keywords for Your Resume

software engineer midjavajava eespring frameworkspring bootrestlinux osdockerkubernetesmongodbjiraconfluencegitgitlabsecurity+cisSPdod 8570top secret clearancetsSCI clearancepolygraphhybridchantillyvagovernmentdefensefull-timelinux

Deal Breakers

Top Secret clearance is required, Bachelor’s degree not specified; HS diploma or GED required in posting, Must be able to obtain DoD 8570 certification within 6 months

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