Principal Software Engineer

Job Number: R0247777 Software Engineer The Opportunity: As a back-end developer, you know that a good site or system needs the right combination of clean code, APIs, analytics, and infrastructure to develop a user-focused solution. We're looking for a back-end developer with the software engineering skills it takes to help identify potential risks, contribute to solution development, and create efficient and effective systems for our clients. As a back-end developer at Booz Allen, you'll use the latest architectural approaches and open-source frameworks and tools to help deliver solutions. Using your software engineering knowledge, you'll work with and learn from the development team to create custom tools, systems, and sites with consistent performance and scalability. In this role, you'll make a mission-forward impact as you sharpen your skillset and grow your career. Work with us as we shape systems for the better. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: - Experience with softwaredevelopmentin a Linux environment - Experience writing source code for new applications or generating and enhancing code for existing applications - Experience with troubleshooting and debugging techniques to quicklyidentifyroot causes to mitigate issues - Experience in developing with an Object-Oriented language, such as Python, C#, Java, or C++ - Experience usingvariousback-endtools and modulesto developenterprise levelsolutions - Experience with software versioning systems such as Git - Knowledge of Agile methodologies and working within Scrumframework - Ability todesign andcreatesolutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team - Abilityto obtain aTS/SCI clearance - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 1+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, or 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in lieu of a degree Nice If You Have: - Experiencedeveloping API endpoints with libraries such asFastAPI - Experience with package or project dependency managers such as pip and Poetry - Experience with data validation libraries such asPydantic - Experience with containerization,includingwith Docker and Kubernetes - Experience developing software in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as VS Codeor PyCharm - Experience with AWS cloud environments - Experience deploying with CI/CD pipelines - Experience with Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence - Experience with writing unit tests and integration tests - Experience withAI tools for software development such asGithubCopilot, Model Context Protocol,or AI Agents Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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.