Software Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Lexington, MA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $69.3k – $158k/yr
- H-1B history
- 9 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 11, 2026
Skills
About this role
Software Engineer The Opportunity: As a software engineer, you know that great software isn’t just built—it’s crafted. It’s more than an elegant UI or a clean data model, and it’s the integration of intuitive interfaces, robust backend systems, scalable APIs, and resilient infrastructure. At Booz Allen, we’re looking for a software engineer who’s passionate about building impactful solutions end-to-end, from whiteboard to production. In this role, you’ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment alongside a team of mission-driven engineers, designers, and analysts. You’ll contribute to solutions that matter—whether it’s streamlining internal tools or building new products that serve national security missions. You’ll apply modern engineering practices, use the latest open-source frameworks, and continuously sharpen your technical toolkit. You’ll engage directly with stakeholders, write clean, maintainable code, and help shape the technical strategy and delivery approach for your team. We value engineers who are curious, collaborative, and eager to contribute. Whether you’re deep in code or in a design session, your ideas will help shape solutions that drive real change. Work with us to build mission-ready systems that make a difference. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 2+ years of experience designing, developing, modifying, or implementing software applications 2+ years of experience with common programming languages or web development stacks Experience writing, maintaining, or enhancing source code for production-level software Experience working within Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or XP methodologies Experience solving complex technical problems in collaborative, cross-functional environments Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable technical solutions Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, C#, .NET, PHP, C, C++, or Drupal Experience working with DevOps pipelines and CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, or Kubernetes Knowledge of integrating automated tests and quality checks into development workflows Secret clearance Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 
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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate