Software Developer
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Job description
Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Software Developer - to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System. In this role, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications that support aviation operations and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that directly impact millions of passengers and aviation professionals every day. If you are driven by innovation, quality, and mission impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to systems that power safe and efficient airspace operations nationwide. Work Location: This position will work 100% on site in Herndon, VA. Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day. Core hours are 9am-3pm. Must be cleared by FAA prior to starting work In this position, you will: Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews. Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs. Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code. Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met. Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance. Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges. Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials. Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives. Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives. Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.
Requirements
Java, cloud, infrastructure as code, Terraform, RESTful APIs, NoSQL, databases, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Clearance, Python, C#, Development, Sql, linux, spring boot, agular, Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems. Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates). Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP). Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering. Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases. Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.). Experience Level Expert Level
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.