Provides architectural and big picture oversight for development of new or enhanced products. Articulates the architectural vision, conceptualizes, and experiments with alternative architectural approaches, creates models and component and interface specification documents, and validates the architecture against requirements and assumptions. Works with various product developers, product managers, and customer application experts to create software products containing required features and modifications. Provides technical advice to other departments within the organization and may be responsible for integrating components built by product developers. Works without supervision on highly complex projects. Wide latitude for independent judgment. Highly skilled with extensive proficiency.
Qualifications- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- 10+ years of experience in mainframe software architecture and development, with demonstrated experience in large-scale, mission-critical systems.
- Advanced proficiency with mainframe technologies including COBOL, CICS, BMS, JCL, VSAM, and IBM Assembler (ALC).
- Demonstrated experience with Java development in a mainframe or enterprise environment a plus.
- Experience with DevSecOps tools and frameworks, including GitHub, Jenkins, and IBM Dependency Based Build (DBB) a plus
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, REXX, CLIST, or Perl.
- Demonstrated ability to design and validate enterprise-level architectures against complex regulatory and technical requirements.
- Experience with healthcare claims processing systems, particularly Medicare Fee For Service.
- Experience with Medicare DME, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, or the Medicare Common Working File (CWF) specific processing systems.
- Experience working with or in support of CMS programs or contracts.
- Application lifecycle methodology experience, specifically Agile/SCRUM within a SAFe framework.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government clients.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with collaboration and project management tools: Jira, Confluence, Slack.
- Familiarity with CMS security frameworks including the CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards (ARS) and CMS Technical Reference Architecture (TRA).
- Experience with the ECHIMP change management process or equivalent CMS change control processes.
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$146,000 - $234,000. 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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
- 10+ years of experience in mainframe software architecture and development involving large-scale, mission-critical systems
- Advanced proficiency with COBOL, CICS, BMS, JCL, VSAM, and IBM Assembler
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, REXX, CLIST, or Perl
- Ability to design and validate enterprise-level architectures against complex regulatory and technical requirements
- Experience with healthcare claims processing systems, particularly Medicare Fee For Service
- Experience with Medicare DME, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, or Medicare Common Working File processing systems
- Experience working with or supporting CMS programs or contracts
- Application lifecycle methodology experience with Agile/Scrum within a SAFe framework
- Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government clients
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
- Java development experience in a mainframe or enterprise environment
- Experience with DevSecOps tools and frameworks, including GitHub, Jenkins, and IBM Dependency Based Build
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Slack
- Familiarity with CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards and CMS Technical Reference Architecture
- Experience with the ECHIMP change management process or equivalent CMS change control processes
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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