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Amentum

Software Technical Lead

Amentum, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070

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Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a

Software Technical Lead

to join our team of passionate individuals in

Herndon, VA

. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.

Your Impact:

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to spearhead software development initiatives within our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience with expertise in multi-tiered C# .NET applications, information systems, and service-oriented architectures. This leadership role requires strong full-stack development skills, deep database design knowledge, DevOps experience, and the ability to mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence across projects.

Responsibilities:

Lead software development projects from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance.

Architect and develop complex software solutions utilizing C#, C++, SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Server, and Linux

Drive system monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts using Splunk and Grafana/Prometheus

Work with Jira and Confluence for agile management

Produce detailed technical documentation, including system designs, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and operational procedures

Guide cross-functional collaboration to reverse engineer legacy codebases and develop UML models with Enterprise Architect

Ensure compliance and security in communication systems operations

Lead research, prototyping, and continuous improvements to existing systems and architectures

Diagnose and resolve complex software, performance, and infrastructure challenges

Stay ahead of industry trends and recommend cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and innovation

Requirements:

10+ years of hands-on software development experience

Proven leadership in secure systems engineering, systems integration, and reverse engineering

Expertise in programming languages: C#, C++, SQL

Experience with development tools: JIRA, Confluence, Splunk, Enterprise Architect

Strong debugging, performance optimization, and DevOps skills

Background in operational monitoring and on-call support for critical systems

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Minimum Education:

M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent

B.S. in Mathematics and/or Computer Science (required)

Minimum Years of Experience:

10

Preferred:

Understanding of Enterprise Service Bus architecture

Experience with Python, Angular, JavaScript

Experience with OpenShift or other container orchestration software

Excellent technical writing and documentation skills

Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Familiarity with high-availability systems and secure communications

Experience providing Tier 3, 24x7 on-call support for mission-critical systems

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