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# Junior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, ECMAScript, Google Web Toolkits, Gradle, Hibernate (Java), Integrated Development Environments, Java Development Kit, Spring Framework, Apache Struts, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Node.Js, Next.js, SonarQube, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Tailwind, ReactJS, SOAPAPI, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Material UI, Information Technology, Npm(Software), Front End Software Development, NestJS, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Static Application Security Testing, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5598fa060e64038

## About the Role

* Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
 * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or other related field plus 1 year of experience; experience considered in lieu of degree
 * Comprehensive understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirements
 * Experience developing, testing, and deploying back-end software in a widely used programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Go, Python, Typescript, and .NET
 * Developing, testing, and deploying Java software using the latest versions of the Java Development Kit
 * Implementing and using backend frameworks such as Java Spring, Nodejs, Go GinAngularJS, React, NextJS, Spring, Nodejs, NestJS, and Gin Spring, Google Web Toolkit, Hibernate, and Struts
 * Experience with Agile methodologies
 * Software design patterns and antipatterns
 * Experience with development tools (git, integrated development environment, code quality tools, etc.)
 * Front-end: JavaScript (ES6 and higher), React, NextJS, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, RESTful design and principles
 * Code quality and standardization practices
 * Backend: NodeJS, Express, NestJS, Npm (node package manager), Go language, Java 8, SOAP services, Maven and Gradle
 * Development Tools: Git source version control, Jira project management, Static Application Security Testing (SAST, e.g. SonarQube, Gitlab SAST),Unit and integration testing (e.g., jest, mocha, chai)
 * Business Analysis and Project Management: SAFe Agile Principles, Jira, Confluence

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## Description

* Develop code, test, and debug new software and enhancements to existing software; work with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them
 * Resolve customer complaints about software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
 * Resolve customer complaints about software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements; work with technical staff to understand problems with software and resolve them
 * Assist in development of software user manuals
 * Responsible for desktop design, testing, security lockdown implementation, integration with standard software packages, integration with automated patching and deployment technologies, documentation, and training to include automating application and configuration deployments and updates.
 * Operate with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems
 * Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable


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