Cloud Software Engineer (Java), Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly
About this role
Responsibilities
We’re seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical operations within our dynamic Compute Team. You’ll be part of a collaborative group developing and optimizing a massively parallel enterprise platform that drives large-scale, data-intensive analytics.
What You'll Do:
- Develop cloud-native software solutions using Java, working within a cutting-edge ecosystem of Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source tools
- Build and support scalable, distributed systems that manage and process vast amounts of mission data
- Tackle complex technical challenges that directly impact national security efforts
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while also having the autonomy to drive projects independently
- Learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Work with a team to automate the ATO process using the Risk Management Framework.
Who You Are:
A motivated Java developer with strong problem-solving skills and a sharp attention to detail
Equally comfortable working independently or in a team-oriented environment
Eager to learn and work with a wide range of tools and technologies as mission needs evolve
Tech Stack & Tools You’ll Use:
Java, Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo
Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)
Cloud-native architectures
Agile development methodologies
#AJCM
#PeratonRoyalMove
#MDFSP
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
- High School/GED and 8 years in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, development, installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years’ experience
- A master’s degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years’ experience.
- One or more of the following certifications are required:
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Elastic Certified Engineer
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with microservices and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
Desired Skills:
- Experience with designing, architecting, and securing cloud resources in AWS using Terraform, automatically deploying, upgrading and maintaining them through CI/CD pipelines.
- Efficient with Gitlab and feature branching
- Fluently author, review and edit documents in Markdown
- Working knowledge of Scrum and using a ticket system to track work
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with AWS technologies.
- Experience with Gitlab
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include 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 Overview
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.
Target Salary Range
$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
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Company at a glance
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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Top Benefits
- Subsidized employee benefits coverage
- 25 days of PTO
- Bonus plan
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