We Are Hiring: Software Solutions Architect
Location: Washington D.C.
We are seeking a talented Software Solutions Architect to support a critical Government initiative.
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team maintaining and enhancing a sophisticated private cloud infrastructure that interfaces with real-time, mission‑critical internal systems.
As part of this effort, you will help integrate externally developed capabilities into internal operations, collaborating closely with two principal developers who oversee comprehensive cloud operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain applications using PHP, Python, C, and C++.
- Support a real-time data enrichment and sharing infrastructure.
- Work across both web-based front-end systems and robust back-end ingestion/processing pipelines.
- Assist in absorbing and integrating external workflows into internal operations.
- Collaborate on OpenStack environments and virtualized cloud platforms.
- Support Linux and Windows system environments.
- Research and explore implementation of a self-sustaining AI engine within the OpenStack ecosystem.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in PHP, Python, C, and C++.
- Experience with OpenStack.
- Strong Linux and Windows system knowledge.
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Team-oriented mindset with proven collaboration experience.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Adaptability and drive for reform initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with AI systems and frameworks.
- Background in AI implementation and deployment.
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration in cloud environments.
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$86,000 - $138,000. 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
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Current Top Secret security clearance
- SCI eligibility
- Ability to obtain a polygraph
- Proficiency in PHP, Python, C, and C++
- Experience with OpenStack
- Strong Linux and Windows system knowledge
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms
- Experience working with AI systems and frameworks
- Background in AI implementation and deployment
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration in cloud environments
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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