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Amentum
Software Developer (Mid) TS/SCI
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$121,749 / year median in Virginia
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Arlington, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Amentum is searching for a Software Developer to join our team in Arlington, VA. You will be working in support of a DoW Special Programs customer developing a new application in AWS GovCloud. The mission is to modernize and sustain a secure, web-based platform that consolidates critical government workflows, enabling automated data management, role-based access control, and multi-level security capabilities in support of national security operations.
Work Schedule:
Work is typically performed, Monday through Friday 8-hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours.Essential Responsibilities:
The Software Developer is responsible for Developing codes, testing, and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software. The Software Developer works with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them. Resolves customer complaints about software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Has good understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements. May assist in development of software user manuals. Responsible for desktop design, testing, security lockdown implementation, integration with standard software packages, integration with automated patching and deployment technologies, documentation, and training to include automating application and configuration deployments and updates. Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable. Possesses and applies expertise across multiple complex infrastructure assignments. Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to program deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 50 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Minimum of 4 years of experience collectively with the following: Developing, testing, and deploying back-end software in a widely used programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, Typescript, and .NET Developing, testing, and deploying Java software using the latest versions of the Java Development Kit Implementing and using backend frameworks such as Java Spring, Nodejs, Go GinAngularJS, React, NextJS, Spring, Nodejs, NestJS, and Gin Spring, Google Web Toolkit, Hibernate, and Struts Software development lifecycle processes to include Agile development Software design patterns and antipatterns Development tools (git, integrated development environment, code quality tools, etc.) Working across multiple teams Experience working in an agile development environmentSecurity Clearance Required:
TS/SCI- This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in information systems engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or other related fields. In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirementsMinimum Years of Experience:
5-8Years Required Certifications:
AWS Solutions Architect- Associate (minimum); Professional preferred AWS SysOps Administrator
- Associate or AWS DevOps Engineer
- Professional Security+
CE Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting a DoW ATO or FedRAMP authorization process Familiarity withDISA STIG
compliance requirements and implementation Experience operating PostgreSQL on Amazon RDS including patching coordination and backup/restore validation Experience with Keycloak or equivalentOIDC/SAML
identity provider integration in a GovCloud environment AWS Security- Specialty certification Git, GitLab, Terraform, Splunk, HashiCorp Vault, JIRA, Jenkins, Ansible Amazon Web Services GovCloud Microsoft Windows Server and Linux AWS Associate level or above certification
Preferred Certifications:
AWS SecuritySpecialty ITIL Foundation Other Responsibilities:
Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality
- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
- Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Compensation Details:
$130.000- $145,000 The 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.
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:
06/11/2026- Until Filled Amentum 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.
group id:
91156626 Apply nowBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)