Software Engineer, DevOps

If you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge cyber training solutions, this is the place for you. Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Dev Ops team in Hanover, MD. The team develops, deploys, and supports mission-focused cyber training solutions used across multiple locations. Team members work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supporting the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software development, testing, deployment, infrastructure management, and operational support.

Engineers work closely with instructors, developers, and system administrators to deliver reliable, realistic training capabilities. Unlike many software organizations where engineers are assigned to a single product or technology stack, members of the Dev Ops team contribute across a diverse portfolio of applications, services, and supporting infrastructure. This provides opportunities to build broad technical expertise while collaborating with teammates to deliver integrated solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position is ideal for software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and applying their skills across a diverse portfolio of software, infrastructure, and operational systems. you.

The courses being supported are active from  M-F. Contract core hours are . The Dev Ops team is flexible on arrival and departure time however there are occasions where one or more Dev Ops team members will be needed to support testing and maintenance before or after course hours.

The Software Engineer will assist in the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications while building experience across the software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior engineers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in developing, troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining software applications supporting cyber training environments.
• Assist with implementing technical solutions based on established requirements.
• Develop software components, scripts, APIs, and user interface enhancements under guidance.
• Support the operation and maintenance of software development pipelines.
• Assist with application deployment and environment configuration.
• Contribute to databases, scripts, automation, and data processing solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of realistic cyber training environments and simulations.
• Perform software testing, debugging, validation, and analysis of results.
• Document software designs, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with instructors, developers, system administrators, and other technical teams to improve training capabilities.
• Recommend improvements to applications and workflows.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages and object-oriented software development concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Exposure to Agile software development practices.
• Exposure to virtualization or container technologies is desirable.

TS/SCI with Poly

Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

OR Associate's degree (or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field) and two (2) years of relevant experience;

OR High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of relevant experience

The ideal candidate has experience contributing to software development, Dev Ops, or application support activities and a desire to expand their knowledge across the software development lifecycle.

Team members may initially bring deeper experience in areas such as user interfaces, backend services, infrastructure, automation, or deployment. These areas represent technical strengths rather than separate roles. Engineers are expected to expand their skills across the full software development and deployment lifecycle.

• Develops familiarity with team applications, services, and deployment processes.
• Implements software changes with guidance from senior engineers.
• Builds foundational skills across development, testing, and deployment activities. Write maintainable code and supporting documentation, contributing across multiple projects.

All team members are expected to develop familiarity with the team's full portfolio of applications, products, services, and…