Full Stack Software Developer Contract Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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As a full stack software engineer, you can resolve complex problems with complete end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. If you’re looking for the opportunity to not just develop software, but to help build systems that make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for a full stack developer with the skills needed to develop, integrate, test, and maintain software capabilities from requirements through production delivery. You’ll work across the technology stack and collaborate with other engineers, architects, product owners, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable and maintainable software solutions.

As a full stack software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies to solve challenging technical and mission problems. You’ll develop backend services, APIs, data integrations, and user-facing capabilities while working within established application architectures and engineering standards. You’ll participate in technical design discussions, troubleshoot application issues, conduct code reviews, and contribute to improvements in software quality and maintainability. You’ll work alongside senior engineers to evaluate technical approaches, learn new tools and technologies, and continuously improve the team's development and delivery practices.

Work with us as we build mission-focused systems for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

4+ years of experience in software engineering, including developing, testing, integrating, or maintaining software applications

3+ years of experience developing applications using an object-oriented programming language

2+ years of experience developing web applications using frontend technologies or frameworks, such as React or Angular

Experience developing or integrating backend services and RESTful APIs

Experience developing applications using relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and working with SQL

Experience working within Agile software development environments using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

Experience using software development and task management tools, such as Jira

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology field or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

Experience developing production applications with Python

Experience with microservices, distributed systems, or event-driven architectures

Experience with AWS cloud-native or serverless application development

Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as CloudFormation

Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins

Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies

Experience with automated unit, integration, or end-to-end testing

Experience with application authentication, authorization, logging, monitoring, or observability

Experience working in DevSecOps software delivery environments

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Skills AssessmentAs 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.

Full Stack Software Engineer

As a full stack software engineer, you can resolve complex problems with complete end-to-end solutions in a fast-paced, Agile environment. If you’re looking for the opportunity to not just develop software, but to help build systems that make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for a full stack developer with the skills needed to develop, integrate, test, and maintain software capabilities from requirements through production delivery. You’ll work across the technology stack and collaborate with other engineers, architects, product owners, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into reliable and maintainable software solutions.

As a full stack software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll use modern development tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies to solve challenging technical and mission problems. You’ll develop backend services, APIs, data integrations, and user-facing capabilities while working within established application architectures and engineering standards. You’ll participate in technical design discussions, troubleshoot application issues, conduct code reviews, and contribute to improvements in software quality and maintainability. You’ll work alongside senior engineers to evaluate technical approaches, learn new tools and technologies, and continuously improve the team's development and delivery practices.

Work with us as we build mission-focused systems for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering, including developing, testing, integrating, or maintaining software applications

• 3+ years of experience developing applications using an object-oriented programming language

• 2+ years of experience developing web applications using frontend technologies or frameworks, such as React or Angular

• Experience developing or integrating backend services and RESTful APIs

• Experience developing applications using relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and working with SQL

• Experience working within Agile software development environments using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

• Experience using software development and task management tools, such as Jira

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology field or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing production applications with Python

• Experience developing enterprise web applications

• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, or event-driven architectures

• Experience with AWS cloud-native or serverless application development

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as CloudFormation

• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins

• Experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration technologies

• Experience with automated unit, integration, or end-to-end testing

• Experience with application authentication, authorization, logging, monitoring, or observability

• Experience working in DevSecOps software delivery environments

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Skills AssessmentAs 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 $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.