Amentum

Software Developer - Junior (Team 01)

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3 months ago
Washington, DC, USAEntry Level

Base Salary

$100k - $115k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, debug, and deploy new software and enhancements to existing software.
  • Build and maintain backend and application software using languages such as Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, TypeScript, or .NET.
  • Implement desktop design, software integration, security lockdowns, automated patching and deployment, documentation, and user training.
  • Automate application and configuration deployments and updates across on-premises and cloud-based environments.
  • Work with technical staff to resolve software problems and respond to customer complaints, suggestions, and enhancement requests.
  • Contribute to software deliverables, performance metrics, methodologies, and solutions for complex assignments.
  • Follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, operational, and customer-contract requirements.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of collective experience developing, testing, and deploying backend software and Java software using current Java Development Kit versions.
  • Bachelor's degree in information systems engineering, computer science, engineering, business, or a related field; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Experience or knowledge of backend frameworks, software development lifecycle processes, Agile development, design patterns and antipatterns, development tools, and integrated development environments.
  • Preferred frontend experience includes JavaScript ES6+, React, NextJS, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, RESTful design, and code-quality practices.
  • Preferred backend experience includes NodeJS, Express, NestJS, npm, Go, Java 8, SOAP services, Maven, and Gradle.
  • Preferred development and project tools include Git, Jira, SonarQube or GitLab SAST, Jest, Mocha, Chai, SAFe Agile principles, and Confluence.
  • Ability to complete required drug screening, including possible pre-hire screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Benefits

  • Typically onsite Monday through Friday with 8-hour days and flexibility within a two-week pay period to reach 80 hours.
  • 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.
  • Benefits may vary by employment type, location, collective bargaining agreement, or other employment contract.

Tech Stack

ExpressGinGitGoGradleJavaJavaScriptJestMavenMochaNestJS.NETNext.jsNode.jsnpmPythonReactSOAPSonarQubeStrutsTailwind CSSTypeScript
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About Amentum

10,000+ employees

Amentum provides engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, and mission support services to U.S. federal agencies and allied governments, including defense and energy programs. Its business centers on large, long-term government contracts spanning defense, space, nuclear cleanup, and infrastructure, with program management and technical services at the core. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it was formed in 2020 from the spinoff of AECOM’s Management Services division.

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