Cloud Software Engineer 2 – Cyber Mission (Annapolis Junction, MD)
Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer 2 to support our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role supports mission-critical platforms that automate complex processes, enabling customers to focus on advanced analytical challenges.
You will work within an Agile team leveraging DevOps principles to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud-based software solutions. This position is performed at a contractor facility with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, test, and maintain full-stack cloud-based applications
- Support integration, troubleshooting, and system enhancements
- Collaborate in Agile teams to deliver high-quality software
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
- Work with containerized applications in cloud environments
Technical Requirements
- Full-stack development (Java / JavaScript)
- Java, Spring, JUnit
- JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js)
- JSON / REST services
- ElasticSearch / ELK
- Redis and MongoDB familiarity
- Docker
- Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
- AWS cloud services
- Git / GitLab
- CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins)
Benefits:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
Minimum experience requirement (one of the following):
- 3 years of software development/engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science or related technical field; 1 year of experience with qualifying Masters degree
- 6 years of software development/engineering experience with no degree
Experience must include: requirements analysis, software development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
One of the following Cloud Certifications (required and will be verified during the interview or offer process):
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
- Three years of software development or engineering experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field
- One year of software development or engineering experience with a qualifying master's degree
- Six years of software development or engineering experience without a degree
- Experience with requirements analysis, software development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
- AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer certification
- Full-stack development experience using Java and JavaScript
- Experience with Java, Spring, and JUnit
- Experience with React or Vue.js
- Experience with JSON and REST services
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch or ELK, Redis, and MongoDB
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
- Experience with AWS cloud services
- Experience with Git or GitLab and GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
Peraton Insights
What We Do
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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