Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Peraton•Laurel, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Missions Team in Laurel, MD . In this role, you’ll be part of an innovative product development team building advanced solutions that power large-scale compute clusters and mission-critical systems. You’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy next-generation cloud software that supports some of the most impactful national security missions in the world. As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll be deeply involved in every stage of the agile development lifecycle—from concept and design to implementation, testing, and sustainment.

Requirements

Strong experience in Java programming , particularly for distributed systems.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible and Puppet .
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines , automated testing, and monitoring practices.
Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl).
Experience with Agile software development , source control, and version management.
Familiarity with microservices , containerization (e.g., Docker), and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Ability to work on-site (telework is not supported at this time).
An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
Eight (8) or more years of directly related experience in software development/engineering; including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required
Must have, or be willing to obtain prior to start, one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications: AWS Certified Developer-Associate AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Elastic Certified Engineer

Nice To Haves

Experience with Apache open-source technologies (Hadoop, Accumulo, NiFi).
Familiarity with MongoDB , message brokers (e.g., ActiveMQ), and the Spring Framework .
Proficiency with Python and Bash scripting.
Knowledge of security and compliance best practices for cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance scalable software solutions for distributed systems.
Optimize performance and tune systems for efficiency and reliability.
Support operational readiness and sustainment functions, including rotating Tier III on-call support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver mission-driven solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as needed.
Integrate and extend COTS and GOTS products to meet evolving mission requirements.