Software Engineer

Location: Indian Head, MD
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with polygraph or SCI eligibility and ability to obtain polygraph.

At Peraton, we deliver mission-critical solutions that support national security, defense, and intelligence initiatives. Our team of experts works on cutting-edge technologies, solving complex challenges for our customers. If you're looking to make an impact and drive technical excellence, we want you on our team.

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in multiple programming languages, cloud-native environments, API development, and ETL processes to support mission-critical projects. Working within a cross-functional Scrum team, you will play a key role in software development, test automation, and integration activities while adhering to agile methodologies and best practices in software engineering.

Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and systems incorporating logical and mathematical solutions.
• Manage collection management data feeds and maintain relationships with technical points of contact for upstream systems.
• Collaborate with systems analysts, engineers, and developers to refine system requirements, performance specifications, and interface designs.
• Utilize scientific analysis and mathematical modeling to design, develop, and enhance software solutions.
• Oversee software system installations, ensuring all equipment and systems function as specified.
• Perform ongoing software maintenance, enhancements, and support activities.
• Implement bug fixes and feature enhancements using industry-standard development tools and processes, including Node.js/TypeScript, Bash, Jira, and Git.
• Develop scripts and utilize Open Source and COTS tools to automate testing and streamline development workflows.
• Contribute to acceptance criteria development and provide documentation for software processes and integration activities.

• Work on mission-critical projects that directly impact national security and defense.
• Collaborate with top engineers, analysts, and developers in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Engage with cutting-edge technologies and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that fosters innovation and teamwork.

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of experience, OR
  • Master's degree with 8+ years of experience, OR
  • PhD with 6+ years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility required with the ability to successfully pass a polygraph.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in C-based languages, PHP, Node.js/TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Perl, or Python.
  • Operating Systems & Scripting: Experience working with Linux (CentOS/RHEL or Debian/Ubuntu), Bash/Zsh scripting, and Docker-based virtualized environments.
  • Databases: Strong knowledge of CRUD operations with PostgreSQL (or other RDBMS such as Oracle DB, MySQL), along with supporting tools like PGAdmin and Liquibase.
  • Backend/API Development:
    • Expertise in RESTful API development, JSON/XML, and API frameworks such as Spring, Rails, or Express.
    • Strong experience with Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), CLI version control with Git (GitHub/GitLab).
  • Frontend/UI Development:
    • Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
    • Proficiency in RESTful API calls using JSON/XML, Webpack/Vite, and VS Code.
  • Collaboration & Workstyle: Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

• Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with document stores and search technologies such as the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash).
• Experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3).
• Understanding of network administration and security protocols across various domains.
• Background in Joint Intelligence Operations Command (JIOC) applications and/or intelligence data.
• Prior experience within Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) or other Department of Defense (DoD) security domains is highly desirable.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a mission-driven environment. If you're ready to take your expertise to the next level, we encourage you to apply!

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan

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.