
Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Booz Allen HamiltonRole Overview
Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a entry-level Software Engineer with Security Clearance. This is a full-time role in McLean. Part of Booz Allen Hamilton's Frontend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Number: R0237892 Software Engineer Job Description The Opportunity: We're looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our chief technology office engineering team-a dynamic group of innovators passionate about redefining the market through cutting-edge technology. You'll focus on building Booz Allen's Software-Defined Everything (SDE) platform to enable Physical AI, Edge, Trusted Environments, and other applications across mission domains to autonomously discover, provision, simulate and deploy these systems. You'll be a self-starter, visionary, "10x-type" engineer who thrives in high-impact environments and is eager to build and operate always-on, secure, and scalable software services.
As a seasoned software engineer at Booz Allen, you'll leverage the latest architectural approaches, open-source frameworks, and advanced tools to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. You'll impart your skills to the team as they utilize industry-leading tools and techniques to create impactful software designs.
Your role involves shaping a new product from the ground up with genuine autonomy and ownership. You will design, develop, deploy, and operate high-availability software products with robust monitoring, alerting, and fault-tolerant capabilities, integrating agentic AI at their core. You will also implement best practices for CI/CD deployments, telemetry, canaries, and automated testing to ensure the quality and reliability of our systems. What You'll Work On:
Design and develop software products that meet user needs and market demands.
Apply engineering principles to construct and maintain efficient, bug-free software systems.
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring products from concept to launch.
Architect secure, scalable, and high-performance back-end applications.
Work on both front-end and back-end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Java, or C#.
Integrate back-end services with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
Write clean, efficient, testable code following best practices for performance, maintainability, and security.
Integrate generative AI tools to accelerate development and enhance product design.
Communicate design decisions and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence by keeping abreast of industry trends.
Embed security checks and compliance requirements into the development process to meet relevant standards. Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have
2+ years of experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications in cloud environments such as AWS
2+ years of experience with Go, Java, Node.js, or C# development
1+ years of experience in distributed architectures using microservices or serverless in AWS, Google, or Azure Cloud
1+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance
Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI-generated code
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in software engineering, or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree Nice If You Have:
Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications
Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization
Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree
AWS Certifications such as Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate, or Solutions Architect Associate Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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 b
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer with Security Clearance position at Booz Allen Hamilton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Booz Allen Hamilton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Software Engineer with Security Clearance position at Booz Allen Hamilton located?
This position is based in McLean. Booz Allen Hamilton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer with Security Clearance at Booz Allen Hamilton earn?
Booz Allen Hamilton has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer with Security Clearance role at Booz Allen Hamilton posted?
This role was posted on April 14, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Software Engineer with Security Clearance role at Booz Allen Hamilton entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Booz Allen Hamilton has listed.
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