Junior Software Developer

Purpose and Impact

The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) contract provides integration, design, development, and sustainment for data services in support of the Federal Government. Developers on GEODS routinely design and implement new custom features that solve unique problems, optimize legacy capabilities, and deliver enterprise‑level data services. In this role, you will directly shape the evolution of the GEODS Catalog ecosystem and drive integration of advanced AI/ML solutions to enhance discovery, classification, and accessibility of mission‑critical data.

M – F / Core hours 9 AM – 3 PM

• Manage the full software release lifecycle, from preparation and build to deployment and post‑release monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning meetings.
• Attend daily stand‑up meetings to discuss progress and roadblocks.
• Write clean, well‑documented code.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Implement new features based on specifications.
• Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and operations teams to prepare and produce timely and reliable releases of software components.
• Develop and execute test plans, support formal testing and resolution of defects.
• Provide technical support and consultation for application and infrastructure defects and questions.

• Safety – Enforce a safety culture; complete training requirements and fulfill self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams.
• Quality – Consistently provide services that meet customer expectations; comply with the Amentum Quality Policy and execute job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure Compliance – Read, understand, and implement general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to the job.

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience, or Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in Amazon Web Services Platform and technologies including SDKs and CDK.
• Familiarity with Git Lab.
• Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges in a clear and direct manner.
• Experience designing scalable APIs and backend services.
• 2 years of experience in Java (preferred), Python, or JavaScript.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly.

• Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve development processes or infrastructure.
• Experience integrating AI into enterprise catalog systems.
• Previous database experience, specifically Apache Solr.
• Experience with Atlassian suite, specifically Jira and Confluence.
• Previous NGA experience.
• Experience with CI/CD processes.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform.

$79,000 – $170,000

• 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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. 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, age, ancestry, U.S. 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.