Junior Software Developer

Amentum•Springfield, VA

22h•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. Developers on GEODS routinely design and implement new custom features that solve unique problems, optimize legacy capabilities, and deliver enterprise-level data services. In this role, you will directly shape the evolution of the GEODS Catalog ecosystem and drive integration of advanced AI/ML solutions to enhance discovery, classification, and accessibility of mission-critical data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience, Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field
Experience in Amazon Webservice Platform and Technologies including SDK’s and CDK
Familiarity with GitLab
Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner
Experience designing scalable APIs and backend services
2 years' experience in either Java (preferred), Python, or Javascript
TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance Required

Nice To Haves

Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud
Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve development processes or infrastructure
Experience integrating AI into enterprise catalog systems
Previous database experience, specifically Apache Solr
Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence
Previous NGA experience
Experience in CI/CD Process
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform

Responsibilities

Manage the full software release lifecycle, from preparation and build to deployment and post-release monitoring.
Participating in code reviews and sprint planning meetings.
Attending daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks.
Write clean, well-documented code.
Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
Contribute to technical documentation.
Implement new features based on specifications.
Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with developers, testers, and operations teams to prepare and produce timely and reliable releases of software components.
Develop and execute test plans, support formal testing and resolution of defects.
Provide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure defects and questions.
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.