Cloud Software Engineer

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Cloud Software Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Peraton is looking for a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team. In this role, you’ll work on impactful, real-world challenges—designing and delivering cloud solutions that prioritize performance, resilience, and cost efficiency in high-stakes environments. As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of projects across the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through development, integration, testing, and ongoing enhancement. You’ll work with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with a skilled technical team, and you’ll have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior engineers as they grow. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and making a measurable impact through their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (degree may substitute for 2 years of experience); Master’s degree may substitute for 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience
• 4+ years of experience developing software in high-level languages such as Java, C, or C++
• Hands-on experience with open-source, distributed NoSQL technologies (e.g., HBase, Accumulo, Bigtable)
• 3+ years of experience developing software on UNIX/Linux (Red Hat) platforms
• 3+ years of experience with software integration and testing, including creating and executing test plans and scripts
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience producing software documentation
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph (required)

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Elastic Certified Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions from concept to deployment
• Analyze requirements and translate them into scalable, secure designs
• Balance cost, capability, availability, and resilience in cloud architectures
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues
• Review and generate technical designs to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Help plan projects by defining tasks, timelines, and technical approaches
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

What This Job Offers

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