Amentum

JourneymanSoftwareDeveloper

$100–160k Merrifield, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Solve unique problems; Analyze existing application processes and recommend improvements

Eligibility Requirements

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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