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At a certain point, sof t war e design can start to look like clairvoyance. You’ve developed so many organization-wide sof t war e architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. That’s because you’re a sof t war e architect who spe cia lizes in architecting integrated, AI‑enabled sof t war e solutions that unify disparate defense data sources into a coherent operational picture, with a solid background in enterprise‑scale analytics platforms and mission‑system integration. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the sof t war e technology supporting advanced command and control ( C2 ) in an Air Operations Center .

On our team, you'll translate your customer’s sof t war e needs and future goals into a plan by developing and implementing effective Git‑based versioning and modern DevSecOps toolchains tailored for deployment across the Maven Smart System ( MSS ) and SC2S environments,to design an effective sof t war e architecture. Your technical expertise will be vital as you lead the building of a machine‑assisted decision platform that integrates all relevant data into a Common Air Defense Picture ( CADP ) , automates air defense workflows, and generates optimized courses of action using AI‑enabled decision‑support components and iterative Agile development.

In this role, you’ll directly impact Air Force C2 modernization by accelerating C2 decision cycles, automating key defensive workflows, enhancing cross‑domain data fusion, and providing real‑time operational recommendations that improve the protection of joint forces and strategic locations. With your advanced technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you’ll guide a team that develops the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we transform the future of technology in Air Force C2for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering mission critical or enterprise sof t war e systems, including secure application environments and operator-facing capabilities in restricted or classified settings
• 6+ years of experience architecting or implementing sof t war e solutions, including APIs, microservices, back-end systems, or workflow applications deployed in air gapped, degraded connectivity, or multi-classification environments
• 6+ years of experience creating or maintaining sof t war e ecosystems, including logging frameworks, monitoring solutions, operational dashboards, or modernizing legacy applications
• 6+ years of experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including containerization, orchestration, CI / CD, automated testing, and secure deployment processes in constrained environments
• 6+ years of experience integrating AI / ML, automation, or advanced analytics into production sof t war e, including intelligent assistants, decision support tools, or workflow automation
• 6+ years of experience making architectural or implementation tradeoffs under constrained mission c ond itions, including limited infrastructure, evolving requirements, or demanding operational timelines
• Experience rapidly learning unfamiliar technologies, achieving hands-on proficiency, and supporting engineering teams through full lifecycle implementation
• Experience communicating technical decisions and solution impacts to engineers, government clients, or senior non-technical stakeholders

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing or supporting multi-cloud, multi-enclave, or multi-classification application architectures across environments such as NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or coalition networks
• Experience contributing to defense programs or large-scale sof t war e integration efforts involving acquisition, compliance, or organizational complexity
• Experience supporting DoD installations, operational units, or C2 systems with incomplete documentation or inconsistent technical baselines
• Experience creating automation workflows, engineering productivity tooling, or platform components that improve delivery velocity or reduce operator workload
• Experience influencing system design or deliveryin a technical leadership capacity
• Experience supporting rapid response engineering missions, tiger teams, or flyaway teams under accelerated delivery timelines
• Cloud Platforms, DevSecOps, AI / ML, or Sof t war e Architecture Frameworks Certification s

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.

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 $86,900.00 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.

Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

At a certain point, sof t war e design can start to look like clairvoyance. You’ve developed so many organization-wide sof t war e architectures that you can not only orchestrate the best solution for any technical challenge, but you can also anticipate future concerns. That’s because you’re a sof t war e architect who spe cia lizes in architecting integrated, AI‑enabled sof t war e solutions that unify disparate defense data sources into a coherent operational picture, with a solid background in enterprise‑scale analytics platforms and mission‑system integration. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the sof t war e technology supporting advanced command and control ( C2 ) in an Air Operations Center .

On our team, you'll translate your customer’s sof t war e needs and future goals into a plan by developing and implementing effective Git‑based versioning and modern DevSecOps toolchains tailored for deployment across the Maven Smart System ( MSS ) and SC2S environments,to design an effective sof t war e architecture. Your technical expertise will be vital as you lead the building of a machine‑assisted decision platform that integrates all relevant data into a Common Air Defense Picture ( CADP ) , automates air defense workflows, and generates optimized courses of action using AI‑enabled decision‑support components and iterative Agile development.

In this role, you’ll directly impact Air Force C2 modernization by accelerating C2 decision cycles, automating key defensive workflows, enhancing cross‑domain data fusion, and providing real‑time operational recommendations that improve the protection of joint forces and strategic locations. With your advanced technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, you’ll guide a team that develops the best solutions for our customers.

Work with us as we transform the future of technology in Air Force C2for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering mission critical or enterprise sof t war e systems, including secure application environments and operator-facing capabilities in restricted or classified settings
• 6+ years of experience architecting or implementing sof t war e solutions, including APIs, microservices, back-end systems, or workflow applications deployed in air gapped, degraded connectivity, or multi-classification environments
• 6+ years of experience creating or maintaining sof t war e ecosystems, including logging frameworks, monitoring solutions, operational dashboards, or modernizing legacy applications
• 6+ years of experience implementing DevSecOps practices, including containerization, orchestration, CI / CD, automated testing, and secure deployment processes in constrained environments
• 6+ years of experience integrating AI / ML, automation, or advanced analytics into production sof t war e, including intelligent assistants, decision support tools, or workflow automation
• 6+ years of experience making architectural or implementation tradeoffs under constrained mission c ond itions, including limited infrastructure, evolving requirements, or demanding operational timelines
• Experience rapidly learning unfamiliar technologies, achieving hands-on proficiency, and supporting engineering teams through full lifecycle implementation
• Experience communicating technical decisions and solution impacts to engineers, government clients, or senior non-technical stakeholders
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience developing or supporting multi-cloud, multi-enclave, or multi-classification application architectures across environments such as NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, or coalition networks
• Experience contributing to defense programs or large-scale sof t war e integration efforts involving acquisition, compliance, or organizational complexity
• Experience supporting DoD installations, operational units, or C2 systems with incomplete documentation or inconsistent technical baselines
• Experience creating automation workflows, engineering productivity tooling, or platform components that improve delivery velocity or reduce operator workload
• Experience influencing system design or deliveryin a technical leadership capacity
• Experience supporting rapid response engineering missions, tiger teams, or flyaway teams under accelerated delivery timelines
• Top Secret clearance
• Cloud Platforms, DevSecOps, AI / ML, or Sof t war e Architecture Frameworks Certification s

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.

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 $86,900.00 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, 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