Cloud Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin), Senior Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

21d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team providing advanced cloud software solutions for national security. As a Cloud Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge applications that support intelligence operations, leveraging cloud technologies, distributed systems, and modern development frameworks. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on critical national security missions while advancing your expertise in cloud engineering.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
• High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field plus 3 years of experience, OR Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field plus 1 year of experience
• Experience with modern web development: React, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Development experience in Java and Kotlin
• Experience working in Linux-based environments (all workstations are Linux thick clients)
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud or container certification: Cloud Developer Certification, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Associate or Specialty

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software integration and testing, including developing and executing test plans/scripts
• Demonstrated technical writing skills for project documentation

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-based software solutions to support intelligence community operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and design scalable, high-performance systems.
• Implement, test, and validate software components, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Work with open-source distributed computing products (e.g., HBase, Accumulo, BigTable) to handle massive datasets efficiently.
• Build and enhance modern web applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Kotlin.
• Produce technical documentation to support software development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Operate and develop in Linux/UNIX environments, leveraging deep knowledge of system architecture and deployment best practices.

Benefits

• Access to advanced technologies and continuous professional development.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to innovate and lead technical solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED