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.
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Herndon, VA. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton's Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). This initiative will modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.
Day to Day Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform app development, prototyping, testing and demonstrating capabilities to users.
- Perform code merges, resolve conflicts, deploy repositories to sandboxes and test environments, as well as assist deployments to higher environments and production.
- Build custom applications using declarative customization capabilities, e.g. flows and using App Builder.
- Design and provide solution recommendations and roadmaps for service modernizations using Salesforce Platform, both out-of-box capabilities and customized solutions.
- Work closely with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and directly with customers to architect Salesforce solutions to meet business requirements.
- Use your technical proficiency with the Salesforce platform to design and develop business functionalities using inbuilt CRM/CX technologies and functionalities.
- Map Salesforce capabilities, features and best practices against business and technical requirements by performing fit-gap analysis against Salesforce cloud, service, community, available tools available within AppExchange and Salesforce Platform.
- Document, maintain, and govern Salesforce solutions, both out-of-box capabilities and customized, to meet business requirements for service modernizations across their respective lifecycles. Work with systems architects and support team members to address security and compliance (e.g. section 508, FISMA) requirements related to the setup of Salesforce platform sandbox and development environments.
- Work on design and development of interfaces APIs and integrations from Salesforce to external systems.
- Ensure that the system accurately meets the defined expectations of the business, ensuring that proper testing is implemented, and performance and security requirements are closely monitored by working with development teams.
Work Location: Herndon, VA
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QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ of experience.
- At least 1 years’ direct experience in Agile software development lifecycle.
- At least 1 years of experience in development of enterprise-level Salesforce projects throughout implementation of lifecycles with demonstrable success.
- Fluent in performing code merges of Salesforce git repositories, including conflict resolution.
- Experienced in deploying repositories to sandboxes and test environments.
- Experience in writing Visualforce, Apex classes/controllers, triggers, SOQL and SOSL.
- Proficiency in related tools (Data Loader, Workbench, Salesforce Platform IDE, and integrations of third-party tools with Salesforce).
- Experience designing, building, and implementing custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce Platform
- Must be able to obtain or have an Active Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced Developer (DEV 501).
- Certified Salesforce Platform Developer I or equivalent experience.
- Experience developing/deploying applications written in open languages on Heroku and integration with Salesforce platform.
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application StatementsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience
- At least 1 year of direct experience in an Agile software development lifecycle
- At least 1 year of experience developing enterprise-level Salesforce projects through implementation lifecycles
- Experience performing Salesforce Git repository code merges and resolving conflicts
- Experience deploying repositories to sandboxes and test environments
- Experience writing Visualforce, Apex classes and controllers, triggers, SOQL, and SOSL
- Proficiency with Data Loader, Workbench, Salesforce Platform IDE, and third-party Salesforce integrations
- Experience designing, building, and implementing custom applications using Salesforce declarative customization capabilities
- Ability to obtain or hold an active Secret or higher security clearance; interim clearance acceptable
- U.S. citizenship
- Certified Force.com/Salesforce Platform Advanced Developer (DEV 501)
- Salesforce Platform Developer I certification or equivalent experience
- Experience developing and deploying applications written in open languages on Heroku and integrating them with Salesforce
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.








