Expert Software Engineer

Amentum is seeking an Expert Software Engineer for the GEODS contract in Springfield, VA, onsite. This role combines technical leadership, software development, and program execution to deliver data services for Federal Government missions. The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $190,000 to $218,000 and requires a Master’s degree with relevant experience.

Your Impact

Contribute to critical national security and intelligence initiatives by shaping the Cyber, Security, and Intel space. Work on the GEODS platform to design and implement features that solve complex problems while refining legacy capabilities, delivering meaningful improvements to the system as a whole.

Benefits

• 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 insurance

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical delivery leader, planning and managing application development activities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project resources, particularly junior/mid-level developers, including code reviews
• Ensure designs follow customer-approved specifications and meet software quality standards
• Design software solutions to meet technical and business needs using knowledge of architecture, software engineering, DevSecOps, and mission
• Contribute to planning and prioritization of work for future Program Increments; collaborate with product management on solutioning, requirements decomposition, and estimation
• Contribute to all phases of the software development life cycle
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient, and maintainable code
• Recommend changes to improve established applications 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

Technologies

• Python
• Terraform
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• AWS (EC2, DynamoDB, ECS, SQS/SNS, IAM, Lambda, CDK)
• CDK
• GitLab
• React
• Apache Solr
• Jira
• Confluence
• Amazon SageMaker

Requirements

• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with software development using SAFe or similar Agile methodologies, including 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
• At least 6 years of demonstrated experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Strong experience with AWS, including EC2, DynamoDB, ECS, SQS/SNS, IAM, Lambda, and CDK
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts both verbally and in writing
• Prior experience serving as a lead for a development team, workstream, or major task

Clearance

Active TS/SCI clearance is required and the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph examination.

Minimum Education & Experience

Minimum education requirements align with the following: Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s degree with 6 years; Associate’s degree with 12 years; or at least 15 years of relevant experience.

Compensation

Salary is in the range of $190,000 to $218,000 per year. This range is provided as a good faith estimate and may vary based on factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable laws, and other considerations.