AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical cloud modernization and software engineering efforts within a fast-paced Cyber Intelligence environment. The selected candidate will design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission operations. This role requires hands-on experience with AWS cloud technologies, DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering best practices. The ideal candidate will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and cloud architects to build resilient, secure, and highly available cloud solutions while supporting ongoing integration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational sustainment activities.

Requirements

Minimum eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting
Minimum six (6) years of experience developing software using Java, C, C++, Python, or similar high-level programming languages
Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systems
Minimum three (3) years of experience with software integration and automated testing
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application deployment
Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and DevOps automation tools
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience with Git-based version control systems such as GitLab
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements)
Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph required

Nice To Haves

Experience designing scalable AWS Cloud Architectures
Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews
Experience with serverless architectures and microservices
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration
Familiarity with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Cost Management tools
Experience with Agile software development methodologies
Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
Knowledge of security best practices within cloud environments
Experience supporting large-scale distributed systems and mission-critical applications
One or more of the following certifications preferred: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain cloud-native software applications and services
Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments and modernization initiatives
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices and tools
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker technologies
Support software integration, troubleshooting, system monitoring, and issue resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in Agile development environments
Implement and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
Participate in system performance optimization, scalability planning, and operational sustainment
Ensure compliance with security and configuration management best practices