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GIS Software Engineer

PeratonLaurel, MDL6 LeadAugust 6th, 2026
About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise software applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Esri GIS technologies and a proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance GIS-enabled applications, APIs, and integrations that support critical business operations. You will play a key role in software architecture, development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Why Join Us? Work on innovative enterprise software and GIS solutions. Collaborate with a talented and supportive engineering team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for professional growth, training, and certification. Flexible and collaborative work environment. If you're passionate about software engineering and have deep expertise with Esri GIS technologies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help build innovative enterprise solutions that make an impact. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software applications with a focus on GIS solutions. Develop scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using modern software engineering practices. Build and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and system integrations. Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code following coding standards and best practices. Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, and developers to deliver technical solutions. Perform unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and debugging to ensure software quality. Troubleshoot production issues and implement performance improvements. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design specifications. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and continuous delivery initiatives. Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience or 16 years with a HS diploma/equivalent Solid software engineering experience developing enterprise applications. Strong experience with Esri technologies, including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS REST APIs, and ArcGIS Maps SDKs. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python. Experience developing RESTful APIs, web services, and enterprise integrations. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices. Experience with SQL databases, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development methodologies. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams. Must be a US Citizen Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with DevOps practices and automated deployment pipelines. Esri Technical Certification(s) are a plus. Experience building enterprise GIS solutions in large-scale environments. Details Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.