AI Engineer, Lead
The Opportunity:

Organizations need experienced application developers who can transform complex requirements into reliable, mission-ready software. Today's modern applications increasingly combine cloud-native development, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to solve challenging operational and mission problems. As a lead Application Developer, you know how to move from an initial concept to a production-ready solution. We're looking for an experienced developer like you to build innovative software capabilities for national security.

As a lead Application Developer on our team, you'll design, develop, test, and deploy applications that incorporate AI, automation, and modern cloud technologies. You'll work in an environment where requirements may be evolving or incomplete, using your technical judgment to define practical solutions and make progress independently.

You'll own multiple features and capabilities end to end-from technical design and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support. You'll collaborate with architects, engineers, mission partners, and stakeholders to turn ideas into working systems while helping establish sound development practices and reusable technical patterns.

With your ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver high-quality software, you'll make a lasting impact on mission.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying production software applications
• Experience in Python development and with Go, TypeScript, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience building production AI applications using agentic frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, AWS Bedrock Agents, or CrewAI
• Experience owning application features end to end, from requirements clarification and technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Experience designing and developing APIs, services, integrations, and event-driven applications
• Experience with professional development practices, including Git, code reviews, automated testing, debugging, documentation, dependency management, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications in cloud environments using platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, translate incomplete or evolving requirements into practical technical solutions, and communicate technical decisions clearly
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology

Nice If You Have:

• Experience implementing AI application patterns such as tool use, retrieval-augmented generation, structured outputs, workflow orchestration, and agent evaluation
• Experience with emerging AI protocols, including Model Context Protocol, Agent-to-Agent, or similar technologies
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or other enterprise cloud platforms
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or similar technologies
• Experience with GitOps and declarative application delivery using Argo CD, Flux, or similar tools
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, caching technologies, message queues, or streaming platforms
• Experience using observability tools for logging, monitoring, tracing, performance analysis, and application troubleshooting
• Experience supporting applications in federal, Department of Defense, or other regulated environments
• Experience mentoring developers, leading technical discussions, or establishing reusable development patterns and reference implementations
• Knowledge of secure software development, application security testing, identity and access management, and cloud security principles

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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 $128,700.00 to $292,000.00 (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.

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.