Software Development Manager

Peraton • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead software engineering efforts, deliver AI-enabled capabilities on data center and high-performance computing infrastructure in support of mission operations. The Software Development Manager leads a team of software engineers through the full development lifecycle, balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management, delivery ownership, and customer engagement in a classified environment.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph
• Demonstrated experience delivering production software through the full development lifecycle
• Proficiency in one or more modern languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Go
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization, and automated testing
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery environments
• Experience supporting classified or restricted-access systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing technical content to non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering AI/ML-enabled capabilities or supporting data-intensive and HPC environments
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Experience with Kubernetes, microservices architecture, or infrastructure-as-code
• Working knowledge of RMF and NIST 800-53 as applied to software systems
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
• Assign work, manage capacity, and allocate resources across competing priorities
• Establish and enforce engineering standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and peer review
• Own delivery of software releases against program schedules, working with product owners and program management to define scope and commitments
• Provide architectural direction and technical guidance; participate in design reviews and remain conversant in the codebase
• Drive CI/CD practices, automated testing, and secure development lifecycle activities
• Oversee integration of software with AI/ML pipelines and HPC or data center infrastructure
• Identify and manage technical risk, dependencies, and escalations
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams on system accreditation, patching, and incident response
• Ensure development practices comply with applicable security policies and accreditation requirements (RMF, NIST 800-53)
• Prepare technical documentation, status reporting, and briefings for program leadership and the government customer
• Support estimation, staffing plans, and input to program planning

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed