Senior Software Developer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Ohio (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The role will design, develop, and deploy robust software systems for mission-critical public services, with potential for remote or hybrid work depending on customer needs.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of software development, strong Java experience, and familiarity with SQL, Wicket, and modern build and source-control tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline with at least 10 years of software development experience
• 10+ years of Java development experience
• Experience with Wicket, relational databases and SQL

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and engineering of software solutions using SQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and Java for web development.
• Support development and communicate weekly status reports.
• Assist in providing demonstrations of code and contributing to other team efforts whenever required.
• Assist with the development of production design of requirements and Software Design Documents (SDDs).

Skills

Java development

Unit testing

SQL

Wicket

Relational databases

Ant

Maven

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Confluence

IntelliJ

HTML/JavaScript/CSS

API calls

Mobile development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline

Tools

IntelliJ

SQL Server

Job description

Are you ready to turn your coding passion into real-world impact? Amentum is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our growing team in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Remote/hybrid work may be allowed with the possibility that it may change to 100% working on‑site based on the customer’s needs. You must currently live within 1 hour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base or being willing to relocate to the area. We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer who wants to build robust, scalable systems that impact millions of citizens while mentoring a talented, mission‑focused engineering team. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges within secure environments, appreciate the value of clean code in modernizing legacy workflows, and want a role where your architectural decisions directly support vital public services, you’ll find a purposeful home here.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well‑being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and engineering of software solutions using SQL stored queries, procedures, functions, views, and triggers, HTML, Java script, CSS and Java for web development.
• Support development and communicate weekly status reports.
• Assist in providing demonstrations of code and contributing to other team efforts whenever required.
• Assist with the development of production design of requirements and Software Design Documents (SDDs).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline and at least 10 years of software development experience
• At least 10 years of experience with Java development and unit/integration testing of code
• Experience with Wicket, relational Databases and SQL
• Experience with build tools, such as Ant and Maven
• Experience with CM tools, such as Git and BitBucket
• Must live within one (1) hour of Wright Patterson Air Force Base or be willing to relocate to the area prior to your start date
• Must be able and willing to physically exert up to 10 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• This position is otherwise sedentary, involving sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with SQL Service and IntelliJ a plus
• Good oral and written communications skills with experience in delivering/presenting to the customer
• Experience with API calls
• Mobile development experience

Compensation Details

$110,000 - $115,000 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

10/23/2026 - 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.

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