Senior Java Developer

Build the Future of National Security—One Line of Code at a Time

Are you ready to apply your Java development skills to something that truly matters? Peraton is looking for a driven, innovative Senior Java Developer to join our team of qualified and diverse professionals. The ideal candidate will help us build the next generation of customer engagement and credentialing systems for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This is more than just a coding job, it's an opportunity to contribute to public safety and national security alongside a collaborative team of mission-focused professionals. If you're looking for purpose-driven work, flexible on-site scheduling, and the chance to grow your career while solving real-world challenges—we want to hear from you.

Location & Work Schedule:

• Remote Option:
  • Fully remote work is available for candidates residing outside the Colorado Springs, CO or Columbia, MD areas.
  • Travel to either CO or MD based locations are required for equipment pickup and onboarding purposes.
• Local Candidates (Colorado Springs, CO or Columbia, MD):
  • On-site presence is required a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday).
  • Candidates must maintain flexibility to report on-site up to five days per week based on project or business needs.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the design and development of multiple applications for a large-scale Federal IT Program using Java and Spring-based REST APIs along with a Web 2.0 framework in a continuous integration environment. 

• Lead software development teams in implementing solutions and conducting detailed design reviews.

• Design and building powerful, secure web and back-end systems for credentialing and case management.
• Work with Java/Spring-based REST APIs and modern web frameworks in a continuous integration environment.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to define and deliver efficient, scalable software solutions.
• Enhance functionality by integrating open-source tools and modern UI technologies.
• Perform clean, testable code development with an eye for refactoring and optimization.
• Write clear, concise technical documentation and contributing to the continuous improvement of our platforms.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience or Associate’s degree and 10 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
• US Citizenship required (no dual citizenship).
• Must have an Active Secret clearance to be considered.
• 8+ years of demonstrable experience building enterprise applications adhering to Agile principles, including at least 6+ years of Java/Spring development experience.
• 3+ years of recent experience developing and implementing software solutions using one or more of the following:
  • React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring Boot, JSP
• 3+ years of experience developing and implementing using Java development tools (Eclipse, Git)
• Must have recent Java development experience to build enterprise applications.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10+ years experience building enterprise solutions using the Java/Spring framework.
• Experience leading a team of developers on a large-scale Federal IT program.
• 3+ years experience using Redux.
• Detailed understanding of database schema design/SQL Server (Oracle a plus).
• 3 years of work experience with Linux/Unix shell scripting (KornShell (ksh), Bourne Again Shell (Bash), C shell (csh)).
• Knowledge of Entrust Authority Security Toolkit for the Java Platform.
• Previous work in a large-scale Federal IT Program.

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.