Senior Software Engineer

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Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Software Developer Senior to join our team of passionate individuals in Washington, DC. In this role you will support challenging, mission‑critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation’s security and intelligence mission.

As a Top Secret Software Developer for this program, you will be working in an organization that’s mission is to develop and operate the best possible software for critical national security enterprise applications. This organization leverages SCRUM and SAFE Agile software development methodology and strong Dev Ops practices. You will be responsible for developing code, testing and debugging new software or enhancements to existing software.

You will have a good understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements. You will work with the technical team to understand problems with software and resolve them. You will resolve customer complaints with software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. You will be responsible for 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.

• Lead the efforts of design, develop, test, maintain and deploy new software applications
• Analyze and design new software solutions based on user and technical requirements
• Develop software in the AWS cloud
• Analyze existing architecture and new requirements and prepare technical recommendations
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Respond outside of core business hours to critical tickets and incidents related to the application
• Manage and mentor other development team members

• Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with 6 years of related technical specialized experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or other related field (additional years of experience may be substituted for the educational requirement)

• Front‑end:
  JavaScript (ES6 and higher), Angular, Material UI
• RESTful design principles
• Code‑quality and standardization practices
• Backend: .NET Framework 4+, C#, F#
• Open Text Content Server
• Development tools:
  Git source version control, Azure Dev Ops, static application security testing (SAST), automated testing, end‑to‑end testing
• Business analysis and project management:
  Agile principles, Azure Dev Ops

Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave.

Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

The base salary range for this position is $180k to $185k
. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new‑hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

$187K

• 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…