Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Peraton • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

Peraton is looking for a Cloud Software Engineer to join a dynamic product development team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and operate modern cloud-native solutions that power mission-critical systems running on AWS Cloud Infrastructure . You’ll work in an agile environment where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are at the core of everything we do.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency using AWS SDKs and APIs
• Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture and cloud-native design patterns
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications in AWS , including serverless architectures
• Deep knowledge of AWS services, including AWS Lambda
• Experience working in Agile environments with modern source control practices
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines , automated testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Experience designing and developing APIs
• Proficiency in Python scripting and development
• Experience building Angular applications
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows
• Strong experience working in Linux environments
• 8+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing with Java, C, and/or C++
• 5+ years of experience developing software in UNIX/Linux (Red Hat 3–5) environments
• 3+ years of experience in software integration and testing , including test plan and test script development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical field = 2 years experience towards the year requirements
• One of the following certifications:
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud-based software products using modern AWS services
• Build new capabilities while ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability
• Test, optimize, and tune applications for performance and efficiency
• Support deployment, operations, and long-term sustainment of cloud solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams throughout the full software development lifecycle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees