Junior Software Engineer

Amentum is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with Top Secret clearance to join a team delivering large-scale data analysis projects and building on-premises and cloud-based applications for a premier law enforcement agency in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and debug new code and enhancements to existing software; collaborate with technical staff to diagnose and resolve issues
• Address user feedback and customer complaints about software, implementing improvements and new features as suggested
• Support development of software user manuals and related documentation
• Oversee desktop design and testing, implement security lockdowns, integrate with standard software packages, and coordinate automated patching and deployment technologies; include automation of application and configuration deployments and updates
• Operate with substantial latitude in choosing development approaches and presenting problem solutions
• Contribute to project deliverables and relevant performance metrics where applicable

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field plus 1 year of experience; experience may substitute for degree
• Solid understanding of business applications and nonfunctional requirements including user, performance, quality, interface, and security aspects
• Experience developing, testing, and deploying backend software in common languages such as Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, TypeScript, and .NET
• Experience developing Java software using current Java Development Kit versions
• Experience implementing backend frameworks such as Java Spring, Node.js, Go Gin, AngularJS, React, Next.js, NestJS, Gin Spring, Google Web Toolkit, Hibernate, and Struts
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of software design patterns and antipatterns
• Experience with development tools (Git, IDEs, code quality tools, etc.)
• Front-end skills: JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, RESTful design and principles
• Commitment to code quality and standardization practices
• Backend skills: Node.js, Express, NestJS, npm, Go, Java 8, SOAP, Maven and Gradle
• Experience with development tools: Git, Jira, static application security testing (SAST such as SonarQube, GitLab SAST), unit and integration testing (Jest, Mocha, Chai)
• Business analysis and project management experience with SAFe Agile principles, Jira, Confluence

Technologies

• Java
• JavaScript
• Go
• Python
• TypeScript
• .NET
• Java Spring
• Node.js
• Go Gin
• AngularJS
• React
• Next.js
• NestJS
• Gin
• Google Web Toolkit
• Hibernate
• Struts
• Git
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
• SonarQube
• GitLab SAST
• Jest
• Mocha
• Chai
• SAFe
• Jira
• Confluence
• npm
• Maven
• Gradle
• Tailwind CSS
• Material UI
• REST
• Java Development Kit
• Express
• SOAP

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% match
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision insurance

Pay

Salary: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Security Clearance

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location

In person - Washington, DC (onsite)