Software Engineer 2

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 deploy