Junior Software Developer - Space Weather

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support a customer in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting the Space Weather Analysis Forecasting Service (SWAFS) GovCloud solution. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer to contribute to a mission-critical government program in a collaborative Agile environment. What you'll do:Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: definition, design, implementation, unit testing, and code deploymentWrite and maintain application code primarily in Java; exposure to JavaScript, Python, C#, or C++ is a plusDevelop and execute unit tests to ensure quality of releasable softwareParticipate in peer code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code qualityContribute to the SaFE/Agile backlog under the guidance of senior developers and the assigned SCRUM MasterCollaborate with developers, testers, platform engineers, and software architects to produce and maintain codeSupport REST data/service integrations feeding into SaaS applicationsAssist in documenting processes, code, and technical decisions clearly and conciselyParticipate in usability reviews and contribute to improvements in software designFollow established design guidelines, best practices, and coding standards Qualifications Required QualificationsAssociate's degree and 2+ years of relevant software development experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR 4+ years of relevant software development experience in lieu of a degree.This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearanceWorking knowledge of Java (primary language)Familiarity with SpringBoot or similar frameworksBasic familiarity with Docker and CI/CD conceptsBasic knowledge of AWS development environmentExperience with or exposure to Agile/Scrum development processBasic knowledge of Git and version control workflowsAbility to document processes clearly and conciselyStrong communication skills; able to work effectively in a team environmentFlexible, able to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting prioritiesDesired QualificationsPrior Space Weather coding experience or academic courseworkFamiliarity with Apache CamelExposure to GitLab CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with C, C#, C++, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, or CSSSelf-starter; able to work collaboratively or with minimum directionBasic knowledge of AWS/C2S Cloud environmentsInvestigative/root-cause analysis skills for code issuesBenefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 eligible 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 $51,000 - $82,000. 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