Software Developer - Junior (Team 01) with Security Clearance
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20037, USA
Listed on 2026-08-10
Listing for:
Amentum
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Java Developer, Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Backend Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Software Developer is a part of a team that will lead large-scale data analysis projects to design and deliver on premises and cloud-based applications. 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.
Work Schedule:
Typically, Monday through Friday 8-hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software. Has good understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements. 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. 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.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
* Minimum of 1 year 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
* With software development lifecycle processes to include Agile development
* Software design patterns and antipatterns
* With development tools (git, integrated development environment, code quality tools, etc.) Security
Clearance Required:
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in information systems engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or another related field.
* In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements Minimum Years of
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Front-end:
* JavaScript (ES6 and higher)
* React
* NextJS
* Tailwind CSS
* Material UI
* RESTful design and principles
* Code quality and standardization practices
* Backend:
* NodeJS
* Express
* NestJS
* Npm (node package manager)
* Go language
* Java 8
* SOAP services
* Maven and Gradle
* Development Tools:
* Git source version control
* Jira project management
* Static Application Security Testing (SAST, e.g. Sonar Qube, Gitlab SAST)
* Unit and integration testing (e.g., jest, mocha, chai)
* Business Analysis and Project Management:
* SAFe Agile Principles
* Jira
* Confluence This position is designated as a safety sensitive position. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
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…
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