Cloud Software Engineer, TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to provide cloud software research, development, and engineering support across the full software lifecycle. This includes requirements analysis and definition, software design and development, installation, integration, testing, validation, evaluation, enhancement, and sustainment. The role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, implementing system improvements, and ensuring cloud-based software solutions meet operational, performance, security, and mission requirements.

Requirements

• At least eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• At least six (6) years of experience developing software using high-level programming languages such as Java, C, and C++.
• At least three (3) years of experience in software integration and software unit testing, including developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.
• At least five (5) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Red Hat versions 3–5) operating systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
• A Master’s degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience.
• Degrees in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar disciplines will be considered technical fields.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency with AWS SDKs and APIs.
• Expertise in designing scalable and efficient AWS cloud architectures.
• Experience performing AWS Well-Architected Framework Reviews.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud, serverless architectures, and cloud application deployment.
• Deep understanding of AWS services and how to leverage them to drive innovation.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Skilled in CI/CD testing.
• Familiarity with or experience using AWS Pricing Calculator and Cost Explorer.
• Familiarity with or experience using CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Experience using GitLab for version control.
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification.
• AWS Developer – Associate certification.
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering support across the full software lifecycle, including requirements analysis and definition, software design and development, installation, integration, testing, validation, evaluation, enhancement, and sustainment.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Implement system improvements.
• Ensure cloud-based software solutions meet operational, performance, security, and mission requirements.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior