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Amentum · 6 hours ago

Senior SW Engineer

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$165K/yr - $185K/yr

6+ years exp

Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their team in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will support mission-critical projects that impact the Nation’s security and intelligence mission, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining data access policies and features.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the full software release lifecycle, from preparation and build to deployment and post-release monitoring

Participate in code reviews and sprint planning meetings

Attending daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks

Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions

Lead technical discussions and provide architectural guidance in collaboration with the team

Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Collaborate with developers, testers, integration and operations teams to prepare and produce timely and reliable releases of software components

Work closely with QA engineers to ensure thorough testing and high-quality releases

Debug and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions

Create and maintain technical and configuration management documentation

Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends

Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team

Qualification

JavaAWSWeb APIsJavaScriptPythonCI/CDContainer technologiesNo-SQL databasesSQL databasesLinux systemsTechnical documentation

Required

Demonstrated experience in Java

Demonstrated experience in JavaScript or Python

Experience with developing Web APIs

Experience in Amazon Web Services Platforms and Technologies (AWS)

Experience with AWS Serverless tech: Lambda, Step Functions, Dynamo, SQS/SNS

Experience with other AWS Stacks ECS, EC2, S3, Athena, Kinesis, SageMaker

Experience in CI/CD Process (GitLab)

Active TS/SCI with the ability to gain and maintain a Poly

Master's Degree plus 2 years' experience, Bachelor's degree plus 4 years' experience, Associates degree plus 8 years' experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field

Preferred

Experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Demonstrated experience with No-SQL and SQL databases (ElasticSearch/PostgreSQL)

Experience in working on Linux systems (RHEL)

NGA Imagery and Data Repositories

Experience in Oracle databases

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Company

Amentum

Glassdoor3.5

Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.

Founded in 2020

Germantown, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.amentum.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$321.16M

2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M

2024-09-27IPO

2020-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

Ajay Nagar

Vice President

Darren Burton

Chief People Officer

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