Application Developer, Lead

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an AI-Enabled Developer and Engineer to design and deliver enterprise and mission systems that leverage agentic AI workflows and AI-assisted development tools, with the engineer serving as the accountable human-in-the-loop. This role emphasizes building software systems that orchestrate AI agents, tools, and workflows while ensuring correctness, security, governance, and operational reliability within regulated SDLC and DevSecOps environments.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering or systems development in a professional work environment
• Experience in an enterprise programming language such as Python or Java
• Experience developing AI-enabled applications using agentic patterns, orchestration frameworks, or tool-calling workflows
• Experience integrating AI-enabled systems into CI/CD pipelines and structured SDLC environments
• Knowledge of secure software design, APIs, and distributed systems
• Ability to exercise judgment and accountability over AI and agent-driven behavior
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting federal government or other regulated programs
• Experience with MCP, tool-calling standards, or agent orchestration frameworks
• Experience implementing approval gates, observability, and audit logging for agent actions
• Knowledge of generative AI governance, risk management, or policy frameworks

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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.