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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Lead - **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc. - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Ajax (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Adobe Coldfusion, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Gradle, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, Software Engineering, Vaadin, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Vue.js, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9043201/principal-software-lead ## About the Role * Computer Science and a math/physics/aerospace engineering background with a BS degree in either Computer Science, Math, Physics, Aerospace engineering, or engineering. The degree requirement can be substituted with applicable experience. * 15+ years of experience * 3+ years of experience managing a DoW contract * 5+ years of providing supervision to junior developer staff * 5+ years of C++, Python, or Java experience * 5+ years of experience with Agile Development such as Scrum or LeSS is a must * 2+ years of experience with SAFe * Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance. * Candidates must maintain a valid Real ID drivers license required for access to customer site (a driver is not an option) and have access to reliable transportation as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week. * Experience with Atalassian Suitea, Jira/Confluence, Java EE, XML, Vue, Javascript, HTML, Selenimum, Jest, and Junit. * Effective communication skills * Must be able to travel * Familiarity with toolsets such as the following is a plus - CSS, Ajax, MSSQL, Selenium, Vaadin, Tymeleaf, Gradle, Coldfusion. ## Description Amentum is seeking a Principal software lead with a computer science or related educational background and/or equivalent experience to support software system engineering efforts in support of Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple software and systems engineering contracts in support of our Software Center of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by providing onsite supervision and leading a team of developers in solving complex Digital Engineering challenges. 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