Senior Software Developer
Amentum· Defense & Space· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
Dayton, OH
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$110K–$115K
10+ years exp
Job description
Are you ready to turn your coding passion into real-world impact? Amentum is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our growing team in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
Remote/hybrid work may be allowed with the possibility that it may change to 100% working on-site based on the customer’s needs. You must currently live within 1 hour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base or being willing to relocate to the area.
We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer who wants to build robust, scalable systems that impact millions of citizens while mentoring a talented, mission-focused engineering team. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges within secure environments, appreciate the value of clean code in modernizing legacy workflows, and want a role where your architectural decisions directly support vital public services, you’ll find a purposeful home here.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the design, development, and engineering of software solutions using SQL stored queries, procedures, functions, views, and triggers, HTML, Java script, CSS and Java for web development.
Support development and communicate weekly status reports
Assist in providing demonstrations of code and contributing to other team efforts whenever required.
Assist with the development of production design of requirements and Software Design Documents (SDDs).
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline and at least 10 years of software development experience
At least 10 years of experience with Java development and unit/integration testing of code
Experience with Wicket, relational Databases and SQL
Experience with build tools, such as Ant and Maven
Experience with CM tools, such as Git and BitBucket
Must live within one (1) hour of Wright Patterson Air Force Base or be willing to relocate to the area prior to your start date
Must be able and willing to physically exert up to 10 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position is otherwise sedentary, involving sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with JIRA and Confluence
Experience with SQL Service and IntelliJ a plus
Good oral and written communications skills with experience in delivering/presenting to the customer
Experience with API calls
Mobile development experience
Compensation Details:
$110,000 - $115,000
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:
10/23/2026 - 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .
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