Software Engineer - Java / Cloud Platform, Senior Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Responsibilities Software Engineer - Java / Cloud Platform - TS/SCI w/poly Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Develop mission-critical software supporting some of the Intelligence Community's largest distributed computing environments. As a Software Engineer, you'll join an agile product development team building and sustaining applications that power large-scale compute clusters operating in highly available, mission-focused environments. This role spans the full software development lifecycle-from requirements analysis and design through deployment, operations, and continuous improvement-while working alongside experienced engineers solving complex technical challenges. What You'll Do As a Software Engineer, you will:Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain Java-based applications supporting large-scale distributed computing environments.Participate in the full Agile software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, software design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operations.Develop solutions that integrate and extend commercial (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies.Perform code reviews, architecture reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and root cause analysis.Deploy and manage software using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and modern CI/CD practices.Support software running within containerized and microservices-based architectures.Monitor production systems, resolve operational issues, and participate in Tier III on-call support.Mentor junior developers by providing technical guidance and participating in peer reviews.Collaborate with engineers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. #MDFSP #AJCM #PeratonRoyalMove Qualifications Basic Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED and Five (5) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.Note: Relevant education may be substituted for the required experience as follows:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field = 2 years of experienceMaster's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field = 4 years of experienceExperience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C,C++.Experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.Experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.One of the following certifications are required:AWS Certified Developer - AssociateAWS Certified Machine Learning - AssociateAWS Certified Machine Learning - SpecialtyAWS DevOps Engineer ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph Additional Qualifications That Will Set You Apart Experience with one or more of the following technologies is highly desired:Apache HadoopApache AccumuloApache NiFiMongoDBActiveMQ or other message broker technologiesSpring FrameworkPython and Bash scriptingAWS Cloud and hybrid cloud environmentsSecurity and compliance best practicesData warehouses, analytics platforms, and large-scale data flows Why Join Peraton? Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security mission, including:Heavily subsidized medical benefits for employees and dependents25 days of PTO accrued annuallyAnnual bonus opportunity tied to mission performance10 paid federal holidaysOpportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud, big data, and distributed computing technologies supporting the Intelligence Community 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 $135,000 - $216,000. 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.All