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Back End Developer

Bah Open
McLean Full-time Mid-level Backend Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Bah. McLean · full-time · $86,800–$198,000 base.

SalaryStated by Bah
$86,800 – $198,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleBackend Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationMcLean
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$86,800–$198,000
PostedOct 5, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build backend software from early design through systems ready for production
  • Use Java and backend frameworks to create enterprise applications and products
  • Assess existing architecture and operating conditions so solutions support current needs and future changes
  • Identify and put system improvements into practice with your team

What you bring

  • You have built enterprise products or applications with Java
  • You have used a backend framework such as Spring or Quarkus
  • You have worked with Git and GitLab CI/CD
  • You hold Secret clearance and can earn Security+ certification within three months of starting

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits a backend developer who can work in a team and complete the required skills assessment. Secret clearance is required, and you must be able to obtain Security+ certification within three months of hire. The role is based in McLean.

From the employer

Back End Developer

The Opportunity:

As a software engineer, you know that good software is more than just a nice-looking interface and data. You need the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We’re looking for a software engineer like you to develop efficient and effective software, from vision to production-ready systems in an exciting, agile environment.

As a software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to deliver complete end-to-end solutions to your clients. Using your software engineering expertise, you’ll analyze the environment to ensure that your team’s solutions consider the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements. You’ll sharpen your skills as you master new tools and techniques while helping to identify and implement system improvements.

Work with us as we develop systems to create change for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

  • Experience using Java to build enterprise products and applications

  • Experience with back-end frameworks such as Spring or Quarkus

  • Experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD

  • Experience working in a team environment

  • Secret clearance

  • HS diploma or GED

  • Ability to obtain a Security+ Certification within 3 months of hire date

Nice If You Have:  

  • Experience with AI or ML pipelines and processes

  • Experience with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) software patterns to ingest large and complex datasets

  • Experience with containerized environments such as Docker and Kubernetes

  • Experience working with geospatial tools and datasets

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash

  • Experience building real-time data processing applications using streaming libraries such as Kafka Streams

  • Experience with metadata management such as Data Catalogs or Advana and graph databases such as Neo4j

  • Knowledge of analytic platforms such as Kafka or Spark

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in an IT field

Clearance: 

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


Skills Assessment
As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.


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.

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