Cloud Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin), Senior Associate

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $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.
What You’ll Do
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.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
• Education and experience: 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

• Work on high-impact projects that directly support national security missions.
• Collaborate with experts in cloud engineering, software development, and data systems.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED