Poly

Peraton•Annapolis Junction, MD

64d•$176,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with Top Secret/SCI clearance and a Polygraph to join our team. This role involves analyzing user and system requirements, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. You will enhance existing systems, debug and resolve defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software solutions with broader system architecture. The position requires developing and optimizing data queries, supporting system integration, and applying algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements. You will also support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures. Additionally, you will create and maintain technical documentation, recommend process improvements, and perform quality control. As a team member, you will contribute effectively, potentially lead small efforts, and assist in coordinating development activities. The role supports continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing enhancements.

Requirements

A TS/SCI with a current poly is required.
14 years in programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
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.
Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control (JIRA & GitLab).
Proficient in coordinating Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Applied iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery (Agile / Scrum Methodologies).
Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments (Infrastructure as Code).
Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data (AWS Cloud Security).
Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors (CI/CD Pipelines).

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