Senior Software Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with polygraph OR SCI eligibility and ability to obtain polygraph
Employment Type: Full-Time on-site

About Peraton

At Peraton, we provide mission-critical solutions that support national security, defense, and intelligence operations. Our team leverages cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges for our customers. If you’re looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we encourage you to join us.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Agile development, software engineering best practices, and automation to join our cross-functional Scrum team. This role involves developing software, defining acceptance criteria, scripting automation tools, and integrating Open Source and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions to enhance testing and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development & Testing:
  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications and systems that incorporate logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Create and integrate bug fixes and feature enhancements using DIA standard development tools (e.g., Java, Jira, Git).
• Collaboration & System Design:
  • Work closely with systems analysts, engineers, and developers to define system limitations, capabilities, and performance requirements.
  • Utilize scientific analysis and mathematical models to evaluate system design and predict outcomes.
• Integration & Deployment:
  • Develop automation scripts leveraging Open Source and COTS tools to streamline testing and deployment.
  • Coordinate software system installations and monitor functionality to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Platform & Security Optimization:
  • Perform ongoing software engineering tasks to support, maintain, and enhance system performance.
  • Work within CentOS, RHEL, and Oracle environments, ensuring scalability and security.
• Agile & DevOps Practices:
  • Participate in Agile Scrum processes, contributing to sprint planning, acceptance criteria development, and team collaboration.
  • Utilize Docker, Keycloak, WildFly, Tomcat, ArcGIS, and Fidos to manage and deploy software solutions.

Why Join Peraton?

• Work on high-impact national security and defense projects.
• Collaborate with top-tier engineers, analysts, and developers in a cutting-edge technology environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with modern software development, automation, and cloud-based architectures.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of innovation and professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience OR PhD with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Alternatively: An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility, with the ability to pass a polygraph
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and Python
• Operating Systems & Databases: Experience working in CentOS, RHEL, and Oracle environments
• Cloud & Database Technologies: Familiarity with AWS services, including PostgreSQL and Oracle
• Modern Development Frameworks & Techniques:
  • RESTful APIs, JSON
  • Spring, Spring Boot
  • JavaScript frameworks: Ember.js
• Containerization & Security:
  • Experience with Docker, Keycloak, WildFly, Tomcat, ArcGIS, and Fidos
• Collaboration & Workstyle:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an Agile environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Git, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence
• Familiarity with AWS services, including EC2 and S3
• Understanding of network administration and security protocols
• Experience with Joint Intelligence Operations Command (JIOC) applications and intelligence data
• Prior experience within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) or other DoD security domains

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.