Full stack Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity Lead the modernization of mission-critical GEOINT systems by architecting and delivering cloud-native, data-driven applications and microservices.

In this senior role, you will shape technical direction, oversee the integration of modern pipelines, and develop secure, scalable solutions that directly impact analysts performing high-consequence missions.

You'll serve as a technical leader who advises on architecture, mentors engineers, and drives engineering excellence across complex modernization efforts.

Join us. The world can't wait. What You'll Do: Lead architecture, design, and implementation of full-stack capabilities across cloud-native microservices Own major system components and guide the technical roadmap for modernization and cloud adoption Develop distributed, secure, scalable back-end services using Python, Java/Spring Boot, or similar technologies Architect and govern cloud deployments (AWS), including Kubernetes clusters, IaC, security controls, and reliability patterns Guide teams in DevSecOps execution, including GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, secure coding standards, and supply-chain integrity Integrate large-scale data, search, or analytic pipelines, such as Kafka, NiFi, Elasticsearch Partner with product owners, mission users, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and technical strategy Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers; perform code reviews and drive engineering best practices Evaluate emerging technologies such as(LLMs/AI, synthetic data, augmented development tools for mission applicability Join us.

The world can't wait. You Have: 6+ years of experience with full-stack software engineering Experience leading technical delivery or architecture for cloud-native or distributed systems Experience with Python, C++, Java, Spring Boot, or enterprise service stacks Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, or SQLite Experience architecting and deploying solutions using AWS (preferably) or Azure cloud frameworks Experience with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes Experience with complex API ecosystems such as FastAPT, REST, gRPC, or GraphQL Experience building secure, high-performance applications in classified or highly restricted environments Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam Bachelor's degree in a STEM field Nice if you Have: Experience working with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance Experience with AI-augmented development workflows or agentic tools, such as Codex, Claude Code, or OpenCode or other multi-agent approach Expertise with distributed search or data platforms such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, Kafka, NiFi Experience modernizing legacy applications into modern frameworks Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM-based development workflows Experience supporting GEOINT or Intelligence Community analytic missions Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field 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 is required.

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.