Journeyman Software Developer, Access Control

Amentum; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a qualified software developer for the GEODS contract to design, implement, and sustain data services for access-controlled environments supporting the Federal Government.

You will manage release lifecycles, contribute to code reviews, write tests, and develop documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams across Linux-based environments and AWS cloud services.

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical challenges in writing and verbally.
• Experience with AWS platform, SDKs, and CDK.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve development processes or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full software release lifecycle from preparation to deployment and post-release monitoring.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning meetings.
• Attend daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and blockers.
• Write clean, well-documented code and unit/integration tests.
• Contribute to technical documentation and implement new features per specifications.
• Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Communication

AWS CDK

AI in Dev

GitLab

Education

Bachelor+2 yrs or 6 yrs experience

Tools

Container Orchestration

AWS Serverless

NGA imagery

Confluence/Jira

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.

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.

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 for access and authorization policies, collaborating with a talented team, and contributing to both new and existing systems.

Work Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday.

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, light physical demands, must have ability to attend to mental tasks for the duration of the workday.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex technical challenges and obstacles in a clear and direct manner
• 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

Security Clearance Required

• Active TS/SCI with Poly

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
• AWS Serverless Services (e.g. ECS, SNS, SQS, Lambda, OpenSearch)
• NGA imagery and Data Repositories
• Familiarity with Confluence and Jira

#javelin

This position is not 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 serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$130,000 - $170,000

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 optionsDisability 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

10/30/2026 - 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.