The Software Developer is a part of a team that will lead large-scale data analysis projects to design and deliver on premises and cloud-based applications. The Software Developer is responsible for Developing codes, testing, and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software. The Software Developer works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Resolves customer complaints about software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday 8-hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours.
Essential Responsibilities: Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software. Has good understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements. Works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Resolves customer complaints about software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. May assist in development of software user manuals. Responsible for desktop design, testing, security lockdown implementation, integration with standard software packages, integration with automated patching and deployment technologies, documentation, and training to include automating application and configuration deployments and updates.
Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):- Minimum of 1 year of experience collectively with the following:
- Developing, testing, and deploying back-end software in a widely used programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, Typescript, and .NET
- Developing, testing, and deploying Java software using the latest versions of the Java Development Kit
- Implementing and using backend frameworks such as Java Spring, Nodejs, Go GinAngularJS, React, NextJS, Spring, Nodejs, NestJS, and Gin Spring, Google Web Toolkit, Hibernate, and Struts
- With software development lifecycle processes to include Agile development
- Software design patterns and antipatterns
- With development tools (git, integrated development environment, code quality tools, etc.)
Security Clearance Required: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in information systems engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or another related field.
- In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements
Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:- Front-end:
- JavaScript (ES6 and higher)
- React
- NextJS
- Tailwind CSS
- Material UI
- RESTful design and principles
- Code quality and standardization practices
- Backend:
- NodeJS
- Express
- NestJS
- Npm (node package manager)
- Go language
- Java 8
- SOAP services
- Maven and Gradle
- Development Tools:
- Git source version control
- Jira project management
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST, e.g. SonarQube, Gitlab SAST)
- Unit and integration testing (e.g., jest, mocha, chai)
- Business Analysis and Project Management:
- SAFe Agile Principles
- Jira
- Confluence
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.Other Responsibilities:Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
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Compensation Details:US:$100,000 - $115,000
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:08/05/2026 - 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.
