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Software Engineer - Java / Cloud Platform, Senior Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton

Laurel, MDHybridFull-time$135–216K/yrPosted 1w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$135–216K/yr
Location
Laurel, MDHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AWS Certified Developer - Associate Or AWS Certified Machine Learning - Associate Or AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty Or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Senior Associate Software Engineer will develop and maintain Java‑based applications for large‑scale distributed computing environments supporting the Intelligence Community. Working in an agile team, they will design, test, deploy, and operate cloud and containerized solutions, perform code and architecture reviews, optimize performance, and mentor junior developers while ensuring mission‑critical reliability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

JavaCC++UNIX/LinuxAgileCI/CDInfrastructure as CodeContainerizationMicroservicesCode ReviewsArchitecture ReviewsPerformance OptimizationRoot Cause AnalysisTest PlanningTest ScriptingAWS CloudKubernetesApache HadoopApache AccumuloApache NiFiMongoDBActiveMQSpring FrameworkPythonBash ScriptingSecurity and Compliance Best PracticesData WarehousesAnalytics Platforms

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related FieldMaster's Degree in Computer Science or Related FieldFive Years of Experience in Software Development/EngineeringActive TS/SCI Security Clearance With Current PolygraphAWS Certified Developer - Associate or AWS Certified Machine Learning - Associate or AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty or AWS DevOps Engineer Professional or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Responsibilities

Software Engineer – Java / Cloud Platform – TS/SCI w/poly

Location: Annapolis Junction, MDClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Develop mission-critical software supporting some of the Intelligence Community's largest distributed computing environments. As a Software Engineer, you'll join an agile product development team building and sustaining applications that power large-scale compute clusters operating in highly available, mission-focused environments. This role spans the full software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and design through deployment, operations, and continuous improvement—while working alongside experienced engineers solving complex technical challenges.

What You'll Do

As a Software Engineer, you will:

  • Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain Java-based applications supporting large-scale distributed computing environments.

  • Participate in the full Agile software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operations.

  • Develop solutions that integrate and extend commercial (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies.

  • Perform code reviews, architecture reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and root cause analysis.

  • Deploy and manage software using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and modern CI/CD practices.

  • Support software running within containerized and microservices-based architectures.

  • Monitor production systems, resolve operational issues, and participate in Tier III on-call support.

  • Mentor junior developers by providing technical guidance and participating in peer reviews.

  • Collaborate with engineers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED and Five (5) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.

  • Note: Relevant education may be substituted for the required experience as follows:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field = 2 years of experience

  • Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field = 4 years of experience

  • Experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C,C++.

  • Experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.

  • Experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.

  • One of the following certifications are required:

  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate

  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Associate

  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph

Additional Qualifications That Will Set You Apart

Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly desired:

  • Apache Hadoop

  • Apache Accumulo

  • Apache NiFi

  • MongoDB

  • ActiveMQ or other message broker technologies

  • Spring Framework

  • Python and Bash scripting

  • AWS Cloud and hybrid cloud environments

  • Security and compliance best practices

  • Data warehouses, analytics platforms, and large-scale data flows

Why Join Peraton?

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security mission, including:

  • Heavily subsidized medical benefits for employees and dependents

  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually

  • Annual bonus opportunity tied to mission performance

  • 10 paid federal holidays

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud, big data, and distributed computing technologies supporting the Intelligence Community

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 $135,000 - $216,000. 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. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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