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Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

19h•$135,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure next-generation software systems. This role focuses on implementing advanced security techniques in alignment with the Technical Reference Architecture, ensuring resilient, high-performing solutions that directly support mission success. Hands-on in building, testing, and enhancing software applications, while proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. You will collaborate across disciplines to strengthen system security, contribute to architecture-level decisions, and shape the future of software capabilities within a dynamic mission environment.

Requirements

Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with Open Source (NoSQL) databases such as HBase, Accumulo, or BigTable.
At least six (6) years of experience within the most recent eight (8) years developing production software for Solaris or Linux environments.
Six (6) years of software development experience using Java, C, or C++.
Demonstrated work experience developing RESTful services
Demonstrated work experience developing infrastructure as code
Demonstrated work experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Demonstrated work experience in Java development
Experience with Kubernetes
Previous experience developing analytics applications

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and operate software solutions that integrate advanced security practices.
Conduct ongoing security testing and participate in code reviews to enhance both system security and feature functionality.
Debug, design, and develop new software applications, as well as modify and optimize existing systems.
Provide engineering recommendations and design solutions to mitigate potential security risks.
Contribute at all levels of the architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Develop and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for long-term system sustainability.
Collaborate with team members to share expertise, promote secure coding practices, and foster innovation.
Ability to develop a familiarity with new tools and best practices.