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Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing secure cloud-based solutions for mission-critical environments. The engineer will architect cloud infrastructure, develop technical plans, and define specifications for modern cloud platforms. Collaboration with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders is key to defining requirements and developing specifications for new cloud-based products and services. The position also includes leading the deployment and integration of cloud management platforms, supporting the development of a cloud services portfolio, and preparing Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for cloud initiatives. Cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud solutions with alternatives will be conducted. The role requires operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platforms, implementing automation for operational efficiency, and designing/developing infrastructure as code (IaC) with CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, the engineer will support the development of RESTful services within a Java environment for ingesting and transforming cost and usage data related to cloud services.

Requirements

Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Java, Spring Boot, and PostgreSQL.
Experience with deployments using Docker and/or Podman containers.
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Angular UI is a plus.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and implements secure cloud-based solutions that support scalable, resilient, and mission-critical environments.
Architects cloud infrastructure, develops detailed technical plans, and defines specifications to support the deployment of modern cloud platforms and services.
Collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and develop specifications for new cloud-based products, services, applications, and enterprise solutions.
Leads the deployment and integration of cloud management platforms, continuously evaluating system performance and implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Supports the development and expansion of a cloud services portfolio, including value-added capabilities that enhance enterprise infrastructure and mission support.
Develops solution recommendations and prepares Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for cloud initiatives.
Conducts cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud solutions with alternatives such as virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, or on-premises infrastructure to identify optimal deployment strategies and areas of highest return on investment.
Performs operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance with security requirements.
Implements automation to improve operational efficiency, including monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of system events.
Designs, develops, and maintains infrastructure as code (IaC) and leverages CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent, repeatable deployments and streamlined platform management.
Supports the development of RESTful services within a Java development environment. This API serves as the source system for the ingestion and transformation of cost and usage information associated with the cloud services used within MPO. The system pushes data to several critical follow-on systems used for assessment and decision-making by corporate management and leadership.