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Full-Stack Linux Cyber Application Developer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

Herndon, VAFull-time$87–198K/yrPosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$87–198K/yr
Location
Herndon, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a lead full-stack developer to build software and systems from vision through production in a fast, agile environment. The developer will help clients address complex challenges, master new tools and techniques, identify system improvements, and ensure solutions account for current architecture and operating environments as well as future functionality. The role focuses on Linux and cyber application development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Agile Methods, requiredSoftware Development, requiredFull-Stack Python Development, requiredJavaScript Development, requiredLinux Configuration, requiredLinux Maintenance, requiredAgile Methodology, requiredExtreme Programming, requiredProduct Management, requiredSoftware Products, requiredSource Code Development, requiredBack-End Development, requiredFront-End Development, requiredCOTS Cyber Solutions, nice to haveDocker, nice to havePodman, nice to haveAngular, nice to haveLinux Tool Development, nice to haveCybersecurity, nice to haveCI/CD Pipelines, nice to haveAutomated Testing, nice to haveClient Requirements Gathering, nice to have

Qualifications

7+ Years Software Application Development, required7+ Years Software Development, required5+ Years Full-Stack Python Experience, required3+ Years JavaScript Experience, requiredTS/SCI Clearance With Polygraph, requiredBachelor's or 8+ Years Software Engineering, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to haveSecurity+ or CEH or GSEC Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Full-Stack Linux Cyber Application Developer, LeadThe Opportunity: As a full-stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you’re looking for the chance to not just develop software, but to create a system that will make a difference, we need you on our team. We’re looking for an experienced developer like you with the skills needed to develop software and systems from vision to production ready.

This role is more than just coding. As a senior full-stack developer at Booz Allen, you’ll use your passion to master new tools and techniques and identify needed system improvements. You’ll help clients overcome their most difficult challenges using the latest architectural approaches, tools, and technologies. You’ll make sure the solution developed by the team considers the current architecture and operating environment, as well as future functionality and enhancements.

Work with us as we shape systems for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 7+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using agile methods

  • 7+ years of experience in software development with basic programming languages, technologies, tools, or web development stacks

  • 5+ years of experience with full-stack Python development

  • 3+ years of experience with JavaScript development

  • Experience configuring and maintaining customized Linux operation systems

  • Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, product management, and software products

  • Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code samples for existing applications

  • Experience using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions within a collaborative, cross-functional team

  • TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

  • Bachelor's degree, or 8+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience researching and implementing COTS cyber solutions software such as antivirus, content disarm, cross domain solutions, or data loss prevention

  • Experience working with containers such as Docker or Podman

  • Experience with Angular or similar front-end web frameworks

  • Experience developing Linux tools in support of automated workflows

  • Experience with cyber-centric teams and subject matter

  • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience developing and maintaining automated tests

  • Experience acquiring client requirements

  • Master’s degree

  • Cyber Certifications such as Security+, CEH, or GSEC Certification

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.

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 $86,800.00 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. 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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,555 open Full Stack Developer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–198K/yr
  • Virginia median$110–195K/yr99 salary ranges
  • US median$97–159K/yr1,169 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $142K, is 5% below the Virginia median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Full Stack Developer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 122 open Full Stack Developer jobs in Virginia and 1,555 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience — more than three in four Full Stack Developer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,352 postings).
Education
641 of the 1,555 open Full Stack Developer jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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