Software Developer - SME

Peraton•Herndon, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Software Developer - SME to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System through the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. The position designs, builds, tests, maintains, and enhances cloud-enabled enterprise applications supporting FAA operations and modernization initiatives. The developer works with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that support safe and efficient airspace operations. This position is 100% on-site, primarily in Herndon, Virginia, with an alternate work location in Bowie, Maryland. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain or maintain a Public Trust clearance.
One of the following education and experience combinations: bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience; master’s degree and 10 years; associate degree and 14 years; or high school diploma/equivalent and 16 years.
Work experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and PL/SQL.
Experience designing and developing applications in cloud or hybrid environments.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies.
Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Ability to work on-site in Herndon, Virginia, or Bowie, Maryland, based on program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to FAA programs or National Airspace System systems.
Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.
Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks, including NIST, RMF, or FedRAMP.
Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.
Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.
Cloud-related certifications, such as AWS Certified Developer or Azure Developer Associate.

Responsibilities

Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.
Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.
Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are met.
Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.
Support application integration into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
Contribute to technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance documentation.
Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.
Participate in system verification and validation, readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.