Software Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer. The Software Engineer, Lead Associate will play a critical role in designing, building, and implementing components of a modernized application ecosystem. This includes refactoring legacy systems, developing new services, and contributing to the modernization framework underpinning two existing business applications.

This position will support the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) Account as a Java Application Software Developer. These developers collaborate with business analysts, testers, and stakeholders to implement features, resolve issues, and optimize system performance. Responsibilities include coding, debugging, testing, and deploying software, with a focus on data quality, interoperability, and compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

This role involves researching, designing, and deploying AI-driven tools and methodologies to enhance automation, efficiency, and accuracy in areas such as code analysis, testing, security, and deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities include collaborating with development and Dev Sec Ops teams to understand current workflows, identifying areas where AI can add value, and building or integrating AI solutions to streamline processes like vulnerability detection, performance optimization, or automated testing., Develop and enhance Java-based applications and services aligned with modernization objectives.

• Participate in designing APIs, service integrations, and modular components.
• Refactor and modernize legacy system logic into modern Java frameworks.
• Contribute to architecture discussions related to cloud deployment, microservices, and modularization.
• Support implementation of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, etc.).
• Develop unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure code quality.
• Mentor junior developers and perform peer code reviews.
• Assist in defining patterns, best practices, and modernization standards.

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD, 9 years of experience with HS diploma
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have active Public Trust clearance.
• Must have Security+ certification
• Experience with AI development
• Cloud development experience.
• Must have hands-on experience developing Java EE applications on WebLogic Application Server
• Strong knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architectures.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases; familiarity with ORM tools.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build tools.
• Ability to analyze legacy codebases and recommend modernization approaches.
• Experience working in Agile teams.

Preferred Qualifications *

• Experience with microservices architecture or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, OCI).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with message brokers or API gateways.

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