user avatar

Senior SW Engineer

Amentum

Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$165,000 - $185,000
Polygraph
IT - Software
Remote/Hybrid (Off-Site/Hybrid)

Your Impact:

Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team of passionate individuals in Springfield, VA. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.

GEODS is a cross-functional team that utilizes the latest AWS developments and practices to manage a large customer-facing data lake. The Access and Authorization team is tackling the challenging and critical task of ensuring secure and compliant data access. As a Developer on our team, you will design, implement, and maintain complex data access policies and features that ensure data is accessible to the authorized users while adhering to strict compliance standards. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the infrastructure for access and authorization policies, collaborating with a talented team, and contributing to both new and existing systems.

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.

Requirements:

• 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)

Clearance Required:

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

Minimum Years of Education:

• 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

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 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

#javelin

US EEO Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters .

Compensation Details:
US:$165,000 - $185,000 annually

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
  • 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


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
01/26/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .
group id: 91156626
job ad image
Find Amentum on Social Media
Network Employers
user avatar
About Us
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad
job ad2 image

Amentum Jobs


Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Employer
Amentum