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Performs architecture, implementation, problem solving, maintenance, and support for agile software development of modern, data-intensive systems. Works on complex technical problems requiring strong engineering judgment and innovative solutions. Independently designs and implements software capabilities while contributing to architecture, engineering practices, and technical direction. Serves as a technical resource and mentor to other engineers.
Are you looking for an opportunity to build challenging software with a meaningful impact in the defense and aviation industries? As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll be a highly skilled, hands-on member of the engineering team designing and building modern software that processes, analyzes, and visualizes large volumes of data in near real time. You’llspend most of your time solving difficult engineering problems and building software. You’ll work across the stack, contribute to architecture, and turn ambiguous requirements into reliable, maintainable products. You’ll have significant autonomy and are expected to recognize problems, determine practical solutions, and drive work to completion without extensive direction.
Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain production software across the stack.
Design and implement scalable, distributed, event-driven, near-real-time systems using TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, and Next.js.
Design and implement REST APIs, backend services, event-driven data pipelines, and distributed messaging using technologies such as Kafka.
Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, data models, and data access patterns.
Develop containerized applications using Docker and deploy cloud-based capabilities across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
Contribute to software architecture and technical decisions, balancing performance, scalability, reliability, maintainability, and development velocity.
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5+ years of experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React.js, and RESTful API design and implementation
5+ years of experience working with event-driven, near-real-time streaming, and distributed architectures
4+ years of experience using Docker and PostgreSQL
3+ years of experience with Next.js, Kafka, and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
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Ability to independently solve complex technical problems, make practical decisions, and work effectively with minimal direction
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of experience with 2D or 3D rendering technologies
2+ years of experience with C# or Python
Experience with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)
Experience developing software for aviation, flight training, or aerospace applications
Experience with simulation platforms such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or Prepar3D
Experience with defense, military, or mission-critical software
Secret clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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.
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.
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.
Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
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Full-time
Senior · 12+ years experience
Remote
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