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Hanover, Maryland, United States
Onsite
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 Low-side LMS 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 Low-side LMS 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. you.
Work Schedule: The courses being supported are active from 0800-1500 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400. The Low-side LMS team is flexible on arrival and departure time however there are occasions where one or more Low-side LMS 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:
Minimum Education:
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.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The DevOps team positions require fully cleared individuals with an extensive range of experience and abilities to develop applications for Computer Network Operations. As a team we implement and support all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle and recognize the benefit of having team members that specialize in specific stages of that cycle. As a team member you should be able to fit into at least one of the following specializations (UI/UX, Backend Services, DevOps/Integration) with a desire or ability to expand into at least one other specialization.
UI/UX specialist: Focus on designing and creating the student and instructor facing interfaces and need the following skills at a minimum:
- develop aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly front ends using frameworks like react, angular, and svelte
- develop and implement test beds and use test suites such as jUnit or PyTest for robust testing practices
interface with API endpoints, databases, and other dataflow solutions
- perform trend analysis of student activities and identify potential improvements to course delivery systems and interfaces.
Backend Service specialist: Focus on creating dataflow components to collect, parse, and provide information to other services or for exfiltration and deliverables. You will need the following skills at a minimum:
develop services, APIs and dataflow solutions using various languages and frameworks such as Python Flask, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.JS, Express/Hono, PHP, Ruby on Rails, and Go.
design and implement database schemas across multiple systems with and without replication using SQL and NoSQL solutions
develop scripts, scrapers and parsers in support of automated grading and course delivery
- develop and implement test beds and use test suites such as jUnit or PyTest for robust testing practices
- administer, configure, and maintain common Unix/Linux and Windows Server variants
- create and configure virtual hosts and networks using VMware in support of developing real-world scenarios
DevOps/Integration specialist: Focus on the management and maintenance of the virtualization and deployment solutions used to ensure rapid validated deployments of services and applications. You will need the following skills at a minimum:
- design and implement flexible and robust CI/CD pipelines to enhance the software development lifecycle using solutions such as GitLab
plan, implement, and maintain scalable application and service deployments in an on-premises Kubernetes clusters using tools like helm, fleet, git, rancher, lens, or k9s
develop and deploy applications, services, and systems within virtualized environments, preferably vSphere, Docker, and Kubernetes
support API and dataflow systems
perform HTTPS certificate management
design service, application, and network architectures to support deployment and data flow
- develop and implement test beds and use test suites such as jUnit or PyTest for robust testing practices
All team members regardless of their specialization will be expected to:
demonstrate the ability to parse and understand existing code bases, contributing to the continued development of class management tools
- perform trend analysis of student activities and identify potential improvements to course delivery systems and interfaces
- develop software solutions using languages such as Python, Shell scripting or Node.js
- develop and deploy applications, services, and systems within virtualized environments such as vSphere and Docker
- create and manage applications using industry standard package managers (apt, yum, pip, npm, nuget, etc…)
show proficiency in using source code management systems, with a focus on Git
apply valid software development pipelines to develop, test, document and deploy projects
use and receive tasking through project management systems such as Jira or GitLab
provide comprehensive documentation and support for various levels of customers
be a self-motivated individual that can think outside the box to stay ahead of issues that could prevent the successful delivery of course material and activities while supporting the team as a whole
learn about the other specializations to better work with and support other development efforts
provide recommendations for technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
- lead development activities, showcasing the ability to guide and manage software engineering projects
mentor junior team members
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Compensation Details:
$165,000 - $215,000
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:
09/11/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
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