Junior Software Engineer

Amentum is hiring a Junior Software Engineer in Washington, DC to contribute to large-scale data analysis projects and deliver on premises and cloud based applications for a premier law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and debug new software while enhancing existing applications; collaborate with technical staff to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Address user feedback and resolve software complaints, considering opportunities for improvements and feature requests.
• Support the creation of software user manuals and related documentation.
• Oversee desktop design, implement security lockdowns, integrate with standard software packages, and coordinate with automated patching and deployment tools; produce documentation and provide training, including automating application and configuration deployments and updates.
• Operate with substantial autonomy to develop methodologies and present viable solutions to problems.
• Contribute to project deliverables and applicable performance metrics.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field plus 1 year of experience; equivalent experience may substitute for the degree.
• Solid understanding of business applications along with user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements.
• Experience developing, testing, and deploying back end software in common languages such as Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, TypeScript, and .NET.
• Experience developing Java software using recent Java Development Kit versions.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Java Spring, Node.js, Go Gin, AngularJS, React, Next.js, NestJS, Hibernate, Struts, and related stacks.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and antipatterns.
• Experience with development tools including Git, integrated development environments, and code quality tools.
• Front end skills: JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, RESTful design principles.
• Commitment to code quality and standardization practices.
• Back end skills: Node.js, Express, NestJS, NPM, Go, Java 8, SOAP, Maven, Gradle.
• Experience with development tools: Git, Jira, Static Application Security Testing (SAST) such as SonarQube or GitLab SAST, and unit/integration testing (Jest, Mocha, Chai).
• Business analysis and project management familiarity with SAFe Agile Principles, Jira, and Confluence.

Technologies

• Java
• JavaScript
• Go
• Python
• TypeScript
• .NET
• Java Spring
• Node.js
• Go Gin
• AngularJS
• React
• Next.js
• NestJS
• Hibernate
• Struts
• Google Web Toolkit
• Git
• Jira
• Confluence
• Maven
• Gradle
• NPM
• Tailwind CSS
• Material UI
• REST
• Express
• SOAP
• SAFe
• Jest
• Mocha
• Chai
• SAST tools (SonarQube, GitLab SAST)

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% match
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Security Clearance

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location

• Onsite in Washington, DC