24 days ago
Chantilly, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$200k - $220k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software development projects from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance.
- Design and develop full-stack software solutions using Python, NodeJS, Angular, JavaScript, C#, and SQL.
- Migrate and modernize legacy applications and existing systems to cloud environments.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines and apply DevOps practices.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance system operations using Splunk, Grafana, and Prometheus.
- Reverse engineer legacy codebases and produce UML models, system designs, Interface Control Documents, and operational procedures.
- Support secure communications systems and ensure compliance with operational and security standards.
- Research, prototype, and recommend improvements to systems and architectures.
- Troubleshoot complex software, performance, and infrastructure issues and provide on-call support for critical systems.
- Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams on project activities, deliverables, processes, and business strategies.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of hands-on software development experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required.
- Proficiency in at least two of Python, NodeJS, Angular, JavaScript, C#, and SQL.
- Experience with cloud technologies, secure systems engineering, systems integration, and reverse engineering.
- Experience with EKS, Kubernetes, or other container orchestration software.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Splunk, and diagramming applications.
- Strong debugging, performance optimization, and DevOps skills.
- Preferred experience with AWS, design systems, component libraries, high-availability systems, and secure communications.
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
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.
- The position was posted on 10/19/2026 and remains open until filled; benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements.
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About Amentum
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.
