Amentum

Software Engineer (Senior) – SOA C3

Amentum$100K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 6+ years of software development experience.
  • Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance required.
  • Strong analytical skills with a solid foundation in development fundamentals.
  • Prior familiarity with ISDS applications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
  • Debug, optimize, and integrate software components.
  • Develop database structures and web interfaces.
  • Collaborate with Agile teams on project deliverables.
  • Document software solutions effectively.
  • Execute software tests and utilize containerization technologies.
  • Lead technical decision-making and mentor developers.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement opportunities.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Disability and life insurance options.
  • Pet insurance offerings.
Full Job Description

This position is contingent upon the identification of a candidate whose expertise meets our strategic needs, at which point a dedicated, funded opening will be established. We are proactively seeking a standout professional for whom we will finalize a formal role.

Software Engineer (Senior) – SOA C3

Location: Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: U.S. Secret

Job Summary:

Amentum is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior-Level Software Engineer to support the SOA C3 application development mission. In this role, you will design, develop, modify, debug and evaluate programs across complex software modules that directly support warfighter readiness. You will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and Agile team members to analyze existing programs or formulates logic for new systems, devise logic procedures, prepare flowcharting, perform coding and test/debug programs and ensure high-quality software delivery. Leveraging your experience with C#, ASP.NET, Blazor, Kubernetes, and containerized environments, you will help evaluate system behavior and maintain traceability throughout the development lifecycle. Amentum is seeking a software engineer who brings strong analytical skills, solid development fundamentals, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic Agile environment. Prior familiarity with ISDS applications is highly valued, as is a commitment to continuously improving development processes and outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications.

  • Debug, optimize, and integrate components.

  • Develop database structures and web interfaces.

  • Collaborate with Agile teams.

  • Document software solutions.

  • Execute tests and apply containerization technologies.

  • Excellent communicator able to work with cross-functional technical teams.

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

  • Ability to lead technical decision-making.

  • Proven ability to deliver solutions in Agile sprint cycles.

  • Self-directed and comfortable managing complex development tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Active Secret US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance.

  • Bachelors degree.

  • 6+ years software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ISDS experience.

  • CI/CD, Git, DevSecOps.

  • Ability to mentor developers.

  • Strong architectural thinking.

  • Experience writing unit/integration tests.

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $140,000

       

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:

09/01/2026 - 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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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