Senior Software Developer

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

1d•$200,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development and modernization work, with a focus on cloud technologies, information systems, service-oriented architectures, full-stack development, database design, and DevOps. The role includes migrating and modernizing legacy applications for the cloud, supporting secure communications systems, and maintaining critical system operations. The position requires a TS/SCI with Poly clearance and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Requirements

Over 8 years of hands-on software development experience; the posting also lists a 10-year minimum experience requirement.
TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with EKS/Kubernetes or other container orchestration software.
Hands-on experience with secure systems engineering, systems integration, and reverse engineering.
Proficiency in at least two of the following: Python, NodeJS, Angular, JavaScript, C#, and SQL.
Experience with cloud technologies.
Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Splunk, and diagramming applications.
Strong debugging, performance optimization, and DevOps skills.
Background in on-call support and operational monitoring of critical systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS.
Experience with EKS or other container orchestration software.
Experience with design systems and component libraries.
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with high-availability systems and secure communications.

Responsibilities

Lead software development projects from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance.
Design and develop software using technologies such as Python, NodeJS, Angular, JavaScript, C#, SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server, and Linux.
Migrate existing systems to the cloud and establish new CI/CD pipelines.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system operations using tools such as Splunk and Grafana/Prometheus.
Use Jira and Confluence for agile management.
Produce technical documentation, including system designs, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and operational procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reverse engineer legacy codebases and produce UML models.
Support secure communications systems and ensure compliance with operational and security standards.
Research, prototype, and recommend improvements to existing systems and architectures.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software, performance, and infrastructure issues.
Research and adopt emerging technologies to improve system efficiency.
Communicate with clients about project activities and manage project deliverables.
Facilitate process working groups to analyze existing processes and develop new business strategies.
Fulfill applicable safety responsibilities, training, emergency response tasks, and safety committee duties.
Comply with Amentum quality policies, customer contracts, and applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.