Associate Software Development Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

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. 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.

• 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 backend applications.
• Work on both front‑end and back‑end development using languages such as Go, Node.js, Java, or C#.
• Integrate backend 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.

• 5+ years of experience building and operating production‑grade full‑stack applications in cloud environments such as AWS.
• 5+ years of experience with Go, Java, Node.js, or C# development.
• 3+ years of experience in distributed architectures using microservices or serverless in AWS, Google, or Azure Cloud.
• 3+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate development, automate coding tasks, and review AI‑generated code.
• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

As part of the application process, 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.

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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.