Amentum
JourneymanSoftwareDeveloper
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“Journeyman Software Developer at Amentum. Skills: AWS, Java, Python, JavaScript. Manage software release lifecycle. Participate in code reviews”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver enterprise-level data services; Enhance discovery, classification, and accessibility of mission-critical data; Ensure code quality; Ensure timely and reliable releases of software components; Enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Solve unique problems; Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements
TS/SCI w/Poly, Office environment, Office demands, Mentally attend for at least 8 hours a day, Drug-free workplace, Comply with company drug and alcohol policies, Successful completion of drug screening process, Pre-hire screening for marijuana, Compliance with federal controlled substances regulations, Safety culture, Complete all training requirements, Fulfill self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, Participate in emergency response tasks, Serve on safety committees and teams, Conform to Amentum Quality Policy, Carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts, Read and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities, Read, understand and implement general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience, Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field, Experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Platform and Technologies including SDK’s and CDK or similar Cloud experience, Familiarity with GitLab, Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner, Experience designing scalable APIs and backend services, 2 years' experience in either Java, Python, or JavaScript, TS/SCI w/Poly
Nice to Have
Cloud certification(s), preferably from AWS, OCI or Google Cloud, Experience with microservices architecture and/or experience with REST API, Demonstrate 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 in CI/CD Process, At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform
What You'll Do.
Manage software release lifecycle
Participate in code reviews
Attend sprint planning meetings
Attend daily stand-up meetings
Write unit and integration tests
Contribute to technical documentation
Implement new features
Analyze application processes
Recommend improvements
Collaborate with teams
Prepare and produce releases
Develop and execute test plans
Support formal testing
Provide technical support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with developers, testers, and operations teams; Participating in code reviews; Participating in sprint planning meetings; Attending daily stand-up meetings
Communication Scope
Clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical concepts and challenges/obstacles in a clear and direct manner
Process & Methodology
Sprint planning
Full Job Description
**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. **Work Schedule:** M – F / Core hours 9 AM – 3 PM **Essential Responsibilities:** * Manage the full software release lifecycle, from preparation and build to deployment and post-release monitoring. * Participating in code reviews and sprint planning meetings. * Attending 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. **Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:** * Office environment, office demands, must be able to mentally attend for at least 8 hours a day **Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):** * Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years’ experience, Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience, in a related field * Experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Platform and Technologies including SDK’s and CDK or
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