Cloud Software Engineer TS/SCI w Poly
About The Position
Join Peraton’s Cyber Missions team as a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical operations within the dynamic Compute Team. You will be part of a collaborative group developing and optimizing a massively parallel enterprise platform that drives large-scale, data-intensive analytics. This role involves developing cloud-native software solutions using Java within an ecosystem of Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source tools. You will build and support scalable, distributed systems for managing and processing mission data, tackle complex technical challenges impacting national security, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while also having the autonomy to drive projects independently. The role requires continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
- Minimum 8 years in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related technical field is required.
- Master’s in a technical field is acceptable and will count towards 2 years of experience.
- In lieu of the degree, an additional 4 years of experience can be accepted.
- Proficient in Java and database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with MapReduce frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Pig).
- Familiar with Linux development, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and Ansible.
- Must have one or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer.
- IAT Level II Certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with microservices and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Responsibilities
- Develop cloud-native software solutions using Java, working within a cutting-edge ecosystem of Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source tools
- Build and support scalable, distributed systems that manage and process vast amounts of mission data
- Tackle complex technical challenges that directly impact national security efforts
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while also having the autonomy to drive projects independently
- Learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Benefits
- Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
- Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
