Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Cloud Software Engineer – AWS (Product Development)
Location: Laurel, MD

 

Peraton is looking for a Cloud Software Engineer to join a dynamic product development team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and operate modern cloud-native solutions that power mission-critical systems running on AWS Cloud Infrastructure. You’ll work in an agile environment where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are at the core of everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud-based software products using modern AWS services

• Build new capabilities while ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability

• Test, optimize, and tune applications for performance and efficiency

• Support deployment, operations, and long-term sustainment of cloud solutions

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams throughout the full software development lifecycle

What You Bring

• Strong proficiency using AWS SDKs and APIs

• Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture and cloud-native design patterns

• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications in AWS, including serverless architectures

• Deep knowledge of AWS services, including AWS Lambda

• Experience working in Agile environments with modern source control practices

• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment, and monitoring

• Experience designing and developing APIs

• Proficiency in Python scripting and development

• Experience building Angular applications

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows

• Strong experience working in Linux environments

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, you’ll work on meaningful, high-impact technology while collaborating with talented engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems. We offer opportunities for growth, learning, and innovation in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Position Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• 6+ years of hands-on experience developing with Java, C, and/or C++

• 5+ years of experience developing software in UNIX/Linux (Red Hat 3–5) environments

• 3+ years of experience in software integration and testing, including test plan and test script development

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

  • Master’s degree in a technical field = 2 years experience towards the year requirements

  • Technical fields include Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar

Certifications & Clearance (Required)

• One of the following certifications:

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate

  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph

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.