We’re seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical operations within our dynamic Compute Team. You’ll be part of a collaborative group developing and optimizing a massively parallel enterprise platform that drives large-scale, data-intensive analytics.
What You'll Do:
- Develop cloud-native software solutions using Java, working within a cutting-edge ecosystem of Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source tools
- Build and support scalable, distributed systems that manage and process vast amounts of mission data
- Tackle complex technical challenges that directly impact national security efforts
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while also having the autonomy to drive projects independently
- Learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Work with a team to automate the ATO process using the Risk Management Framework.
Who You Are:
A motivated Java developer with strong problem-solving skills and a sharp attention to detail
Equally comfortable working independently or in a team-oriented environment
Eager to learn and work with a wide range of tools and technologies as mission needs evolve
Tech Stack & Tools You’ll Use:
Java, Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo
Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)
Cloud-native architectures
Agile development methodologies
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
- High School/GED and 8 years in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, development, installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years’ experience
- A master’s degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years’ experience.
- One or more of the following certifications are required:
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Elastic Certified Engineer
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with microservices and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Desired Skills:
- Experience with designing, architecting, and securing cloud resources in AWS using Terraform, automatically deploying, upgrading and maintaining them through CI/CD pipelines.
- Efficient with Gitlab and feature branching
- Fluently author, review and edit documents in Markdown
- Working knowledge of Scrum and using a ticket system to track work
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with AWS technologies.
- Experience with Gitlab
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, 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.
Peraton OverviewPeraton 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$176,000 - $282,000. 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 security clearance with a current polygraph
- High school diploma or GED
- Eight years of software development or engineering experience, including requirements analysis, development, installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field may substitute for two years of experience
- Master's degree in a technical field may substitute for four years of experience
- One or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, or Elastic Certified Engineer
- Experience with microservices and container orchestration such as Kubernetes
- Experience designing, architecting, and securing AWS cloud resources using Terraform
- Experience automatically deploying, upgrading, and maintaining resources through CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with GitLab and feature branching
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with AWS technologies
- Working knowledge of Scrum and ticket-based work tracking
- Ability to author, review, and edit documents in Markdown
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.
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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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