Senior Software Developer, Digital Cataloging Services

Amentum•Merrifield, VA

About The Position

Purpose and Impact: 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. Work Schedule: M – F / Core hours 9 AM – 3 PM

Requirements

At least 4 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 4 years of demonstrated experience coding in Python or another language, preferably Java
At least 4 years of demonstrated experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD, specifically utilizing GitLab or similar Git repository
At least 4 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform
At least 4 years of demonstrated experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Strong experience with AWS, including but not limited to EC2, DynamoDB, ECS, SQS/SNS, IAM, Lambda, and CDK
Some experience with AI/ML, including at least one of: Embedding models (sentence-transformers, Titan, SageMaker JumpStart models) RAG pipelines Vector stores (OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Pinecone-like services) Metadata extraction and NLP pipelines Batch/stream interface
Experience designing scalable APIs and backend services
Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner
Active TS/SCI with Poly
Master’s degree plus 2 years experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years experience, Associates degree plus 8 years experience, or a minimum of 10 years experience, in relevant field

Nice To Haves

Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud
Familiarity with AI/ML, specifically Amazon SageMaker
Experience integrating AI into enterprise catalog systems
React or other front-end experience supporting AI-driven UI enhancements
Previous database experience, specifically Apache Solr
Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence
Previous NGA experience

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of AI/ML features supporting metadata enrichment, entity extraction, content classification, and semantic match
Develop and integrate vector search, embeddings, RAG pipelines, and ML inference components into GEODS catalog services
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
Provide Senior-level guidance to junior/mid-level developers, including technical reviews and mentoring
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects, and Product Management on catalog roadmap items
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.