About this role
Your Impact:
Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team of passionate individuals in Springfield, VA. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.
GEODS is a cross-functional team that utilizes the latest AWS developments and practices to manage a large customer-facing data lake. The Access and Authorization team is tackling the challenging and critical task of ensuring secure and compliant data access. As a Developer on our team, you will design, implement, and maintain complex data access policies and features that ensure data is accessible to the authorized users while adhering to strict compliance standards. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the infrastructure for access and authorization policies, collaborating with a talented team, and contributing to both new and existing systems.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the full software release lifecycle, from preparation and build to deployment and post-release monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning meetings.
• Attending daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural guidance in collaboration with the team.
• Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, integration and operations teams to prepare and produce timely and reliable releases of software components.
• Work closely with QA engineers to ensure thorough testing and high-quality releases.
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Create and maintain technical and configuration management documentation
• Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration within the team.
Requirements:
• Demonstrated experience in Java
• Demonstrated experience in JavaScript or Python
• Experience with developing Web APIs
• Experience in Amazon Web Services Platforms and Technologies (AWS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless tech: Lambda, Step Functions, Dynamo, SQS/SNS
• Experience with other AWS Stacks ECS, EC2, S3, Athena, Kinesis, SageMaker
• Experience in CI/CD Process (GitLab)
Clearance Required:
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to gain and maintain a Poly
Minimum Years of Education:
• Master’s Degree plus 2 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, Associates degree plus 8 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field
Minimum Years of Experience:
• Master’s Degree plus 2 years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, Associates degree plus 8 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field
Preferred:
• Experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Demonstrated experience with No-SQL and SQL databases (ElasticSearch/PostgreSQL)
• Experience in working on Linux systems (RHEL)
• NGA Imagery and Data Repositories
• Experience in Oracle databases
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Compensation Details:
US:$165,000 - $185,000 annually
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. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
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 insurance
Note: 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:
01/26/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
What you'll do
- The Senior Software Developer will manage the full software release lifecycle and design, implement, and maintain complex data access policies. They will collaborate with various teams to ensure timely and reliable software releases while promoting a culture of knowledge sharing.
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