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Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•$146,000 - $234,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Advisor Software Engineer to support a critical National Security program. This role involves analyzing user and system requirements, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize data queries, and contribute to system integration. A key aspect of the role is applying algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions. The position also requires supporting testing efforts and creating technical documentation. Additionally, the role involves recommending and implementing improvements to development processes and contributing to team leadership growth by leading small efforts and coordinating development activities.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
14 years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
JIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control.
Proficient in coordinating Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Nice To Haves

Agile / Scrum Methodologies: Applied iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments.
AWS Cloud Security: Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data.
CI/CD Pipelines: Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

Responsibilities

Analyze user and system requirements to inform software design, performance expectations, and technical feasibility
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, including enhancing existing systems with new features and capabilities
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints
Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic
Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability
Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions
Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software components
Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software and system components
Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows
Perform quality control activities to ensure adherence to coding standards and system requirements
Contribute effectively within a development team, with the ability to lead small efforts or tasks as needed
Assist in coordinating development activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery of software solutions
Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical enhancements