Amentum

Junior Software Developer

Merrifield, VA
USD 145k - 165k
AWS GitLab Java Python Node.js Docker Kubernetes Linux Elasticsearch SQS Lambda ECS EC2
Description

Junior Software Developer

Location: US-VA-Merrifield

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

GEODS is a cross-functional team that utilizes the latest AWS developments and practices to manage a large customer-facing data lake.  We're tackling the challenging and critical task of ensuring secure and compliant data releasability. As a Developer on our team, you'll design, implement, and maintain complex data access policies and features, ensuring data is accessible to the authorized users while adhering to strict compliance standards. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping the infrastructure of access and authorization policies, collaborating with a talented team, and contributing to both new and existing systems. 

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.

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 Webservice Platform and Technologies including SDK’s and CDK
  • Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve development processes or infrastructure
  • Familiarity with GitLab

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

Minimum Education:

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

Minimum Years of Experience:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in Java and/or Python and/or NodeJS
  • Experience with Container and Orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Experience in CI/CD Process
  • Experience in working on LINUX Systems
  • Kong experience
  • ElasticSearch experience
  • AWS Serverless, SQS/SNS, Lambda, ECS, EC2, API Gateway
  • NGA imagery and Data Repositories
  • Familiarity with Confluence and Jira

Compensation Details:

$145,000 - $165,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

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Compensation Details:

US:$145,000 - $165,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • 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 McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

02/18/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States 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, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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