Expert Software Engineer

Amentum•Springfield, VA

19h•$197,000 - $218,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government. Regularly, developers on GEODS are involved in designing and implementing new custom features that solve unique problems as well as updating and optimizing legacy features. Each developer has the opportunity to design and implement noticeable and impactful changes to the system as a whole. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 to 5 core hours

Requirements

At least 3 years of demonstrated experience with AWS, including but not limited to Service orchestration, deployment, and maintenance.
At least 6 years demonstrated experience with software development using SAFe or similar Agile methodologies, to include working with Scrum Masters and/or Product Owners to decompose high level requirements into actionable user stories
At least 6 years of demonstrated experience coding in Python or another language
At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD, specifically utilizing GitLab or similar Git repository
At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CDK, or other
At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI POLY

Nice To Haves

AI if applicable to your program
Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud
Experience with API design
Experience with Multi Cloud Service Development and Coordination
Familiarity with AI/ML, specifically Amazon SageMaker
Familiarity with front-end development
Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence
Previous NGA experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle
Write well-designed, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
Ensure designs follow specifications approved by customer
Contribute to planning and prioritization of work for future Program Increments
Recommend changes to improve established application and organizational processes
Prepare and produce releases of software components
Support formal testing and resolution of defects
Provide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure defects and questions
Guide and lead junior/mid-level developers, to include completing code reviews
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 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.
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.