Cloud Software Engineer

Cloud Software Engineer – Cyber Missions Team
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

 

Peraton is seeking a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our elite Cyber Missions team, where you’ll build and sustain mission-critical cloud solutions that make a real impact. In this role, you’ll work at a high level of technical independence while collaborating with a team of experts tackling complex, high-value challenges.

 

As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll be involved across the full software lifecycle—from requirements analysis and design to development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization. You’ll design resilient, scalable cloud solutions that thoughtfully balance cost, performance, availability, and security, ensuring systems are both powerful and dependable.

 

You’ll also have opportunities to influence technical direction by evaluating project needs, defining tasks and timelines, and producing high-quality designs. As a senior contributor, you’ll help mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering strong engineering practices across the team.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions

• Solve complex technical challenges with a focus on reliability and performance

• Lead or contribute to architecture and design reviews

• Support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

• Help shape project scope, schedules, and technical approaches

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cloud engineer who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and building solutions that truly matter.

Why Peraton:

At Peraton, you’ll do work that matters. We support some of the nation’s most critical cyber, defense, and intelligence missions—providing you the opportunity to apply your cloud expertise where it has real-world impact.

 

Peraton offers a collaborative environment where technical excellence is valued and innovation is encouraged. You’ll work alongside highly skilled professionals, have access to cutting-edge technologies, and be empowered to take ownership of complex challenges from design through deployment.

 

We are committed to your growth, offering opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career advancement—whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or move toward technical leadership. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance, Peraton provides a place where you can build a long-term, meaningful career.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering)

  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph

• Cloud Developer Certification (required) — one or more of the following:

  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate

  • AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

  • Elastic Certified Engineer

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.

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.