Senior Software Engineer - Streaming Analytics Solutions

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our established Streaming Analytics team. As a key contributor, you will participate in a mature software development effort primarily utilizing Java. The team operates within an Agile development framework, leveraging Agile methodologies to assign, track, and manage development requirements and activities efficiently.

 

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable streaming analytics solutions that meet mission-critical needs. You will also have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of software processes.

 

Telework is available on an ad hoc basis, contingent upon current sprint requirements and tasking, allowing for flexibility while maintaining strong team coordination.

Requirements:

 

Minimum of 20 years of software engineering (SWE) experience 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 is required OR
  • 18 years of experience with a MS/MA in Computer Science or a related discipline 
  • 15 years  of experience with a PHD in Computer Science or a related discipline 
  • An additional four years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• Proficient with development tools including GitLab, Maven, Confluence, and JIRA.
• Experienced in debugging and testing software programs.
• Skilled in the development of software applications.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of AWS and cloud environment/infrastructure, including deployment and management of cloud-based applications.
• Extensive experience with Linux operating systems, including administration, troubleshooting, and scripting.
• Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi dataflow management, including the development of custom processors and leveraging existing components to optimize data pipelines.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot data fail points with a focus on minimizing latency and improving data throughput.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, and scripting languages to support software development, automation, and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, to deploy and manage scalable applications in containerized environments.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which includes heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate 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.

$176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.