Cloud Software Engineer

Peraton is seeking a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our high-impact Cyber Mission team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

 

In this role, you’ll help build and enhance innovative products that transform manual processes into powerful automated solutions—freeing mission customers to focus on their most critical and complex challenges. As part of a collaborative, forward-leaning team, you’ll work within an Agile environment and leverage DevOps practices to deliver high-quality, reliable software that directly supports essential national security missions. You’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful problems, influence technical direction, and see the real-world impact of your work.

 

This position is based at a contractor facility and offers flexible scheduling options. Telework opportunities may also be available depending on task requirements and customer approval, giving you greater balance and control over your workday.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into a mission. As the nation’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we tackle some of the toughest challenges in national security and cyber defense. You’ll work alongside experts who are passionate about innovation, integrity, and impact, all within a culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. We invest in our people, offer competitive benefits, and provide the flexibility you need to excel both personally and professionally. When you join Peraton, your work matters — every single day.

Basic Qualifications Required

• Active TS/SCI with current polygraph (required).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (Math, IS, Engineering, etc.). A qualifying degree may count as 2 years of experience.

• 2+ years of software development experience, including requirements analysis, development, installation, testing, enhancement, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring, JUnit.

• Proficiency with Git/GitLab.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack development experience (Java + JavaScript).

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js).

• Working knowledge of JSON, MongoDB, Elasticsearch/ELK, Redis, Docker, and container orchestration (Docker Swarm or Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with AWS and modern DevOps tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).

• Experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence).

• Cloud/DevOps certifications such as:

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate

  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

 

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.

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.