Senior SW Engineer

Your Impact:Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Springfield, VA. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.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.Responsibilities:As a GEODS Senior Software Engineer, you will serve as a specialist and mentor to other developers, advancing the vision and execution of the GEODS program by completing the following tasks:Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycleWrite well-designed, testable, efficient, and maintainable codeProvide technical mentorship to project resources, particularly junior/mid-level developers, to include completing code reviewsEnsure designs follow specifications approved by customer and that software quality standards are metContribute to planning of work for future Program Increments; collaborate closely with technical leadership and product management to drive technical solutioning, requirements decomposition, and estimation effortsRecommend changes to improve established application and organizational processesPrepare and produce releases of software componentsDevelop and execute test plans, support formal testing and resolution of defectsProvide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure defects and questionsRequirements:At least 4 years of 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 storiesAt least 4 years of demonstrated experience coding in Python or another languageAt least 4 years of demonstrated experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD, specifically utilizing GitLab or similar Git repositoryAt least 2 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as TerraformAt least 2 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 CDKDemonstrated ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct mannerClearance Required:Active TS/SCI with the ability to gain and maintain a PolyMinimum Education:Master's degree plus 2 years experience, Bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience, Associates degree plus 6 years experience, or a minimum of 8 years experience, in relevant fieldMinimum Years of Experience:Master's degree plus 2 years experience, Bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience, Associates degree plus 6 years experience, or a minimum of 8 years experience, in relevant fieldPreferred:Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google CloudFamiliarity with AI/ML, specifically Amazon SageMakerExperience with front-end development in ReactPrevious database experience, specifically Apache SolrExperience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and ConfluencePrevious NGA experience#javelin #externalreferralUS EEO StatementAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.Compensation Details:$165,000 - $185,000 annuallyThe 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 insuranceNote: 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:01/26/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.