Software Engineer 2

Location: US-MD-Hanover

If you want to be part of a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge cyber training solutions, this is the place for you. Amentum is seeking a Software Engineer to join the DevOps team in Hanover, MD. The team develops, deploys, and supports mission-focused cyber training solutions used across multiple locations.

Team members work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supporting the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software development, testing, deployment, infrastructure management, and operational support. Engineers work closely with instructors, developers, and system administrators to deliver reliable, realistic training capabilities.

Unlike many software organizations where engineers are assigned to a single product or technology stack, members of the DevOps team contribute across a diverse portfolio of applications, services, and supporting infrastructure. This provides opportunities to build broad technical expertise while collaborating with teammates to deliver integrated solutions throughout the software development lifecycle.

This position is ideal for software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and applying their skills across a diverse portfolio of software, infrastructure, and operational systems.

Work Schedule: The courses being supported are active from 0700-1800 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400. The DevOps team is flexible on arrival and departure time however there are occasions where one or more DevOps team members will be needed to support testing and maintenance before or after course hours.

Essential Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will contribute to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and supporting infrastructure. Team members are expected to broaden their experience across multiple areas of the software development lifecycle while developing technical expertise in one or more areas.

Responsibilities include

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain software applications supporting cyber training environments.
• Analyze requirements and develop technical solutions that support mission and customer needs.
• Develop user interfaces, backend services, APIs, automation tools, and data processing solutions.
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of software development pipelines.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain applications in virtualized and containerized environments.
• Develop and maintain databases, dataflows, scripts, and automation solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of realistic cyber training environments and simulations.
• Perform software testing, debugging, validation, and analysis of results.
• Evaluate new technologies and contribute recommendations for improving applications and development processes.
• Document software designs, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with instructors, developers, system administrators, and other technical teams to improve training capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing applications, workflows, and user experiences.

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education & Years of Experience

Master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and two (2) years of relevant experience;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in the same fields and five (5) years of relevant experience;
• OR Associate's degree (or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field) and seven (7) years of relevant experience;
• OR High school diploma/GED and nine (9) years of relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

LCAT Domain Specialized Requirements

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more of the following (or equivalent): Java, Ruby/Rails, Python, C++
• Web/UI: Experience with web UI technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and common patterns (AJAX/fetch, JSON)
• Databases: Experience using SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL/PostgreSQL or equivalent)
• Platforms: Working knowledge of windows and Linux environments
• Dev Workflow: Experience with CI build/test pipelines and issue tracking (e.g., JIRA or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate has experience contributing to software development, DevOps, or application support activities and a desire to expand their knowledge across the software development lifecycle.

Team members may initially bring deeper experience in areas such as user interfaces, backend services, infrastructure, automation, or deployment. These areas represent technical strengths rather than separate roles. Engineers are expected to expand their skills across the full software development and deployment lifecycle.

Role Expectations

• Independently develops, deploys, and supports software capabilities.
• Owns components or applications while collaborating across technical areas.
• Contributes improvements to development processes, automation, and system reliability.
• Participates in design discussions.
• Troubleshoots production issues.
• Can move between projects with minimal ramp-up.

All team members are expected to develop familiarity with the team's full portfolio of applications, products, services, and supporting infrastructure.

Preferred experience includes one or more of the following

• Developing modern web applications, backend services, APIs, automation tools, or data processing solutions.
• Designing and managing SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Applying software development best practices including Git-based source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploying and supporting applications in Linux and Windows environments using virtualization and container technologies.
• Developing scripts, automation, and deployment solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Integrating software with supporting infrastructure, networking, and application services.

Successful team members will

• Learn and contribute across multiple technical areas, including UI/UX, backend development, infrastructure, and deployment.
• Understand and improve existing software systems and codebases.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute technical recommendations to improve applications and workflows.
• Adapt to changing mission requirements and emerging technologies.
• Communicate effectively through documentation and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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.

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Compensation Details

$175k - $200k

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

10/27/2026 - 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.

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