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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer, Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, BigTable, Code Review, Software Debugging, Data Flow Control, Apache HBase, Linux System Administration, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Solaris (Operating System), Software Security, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8859416/java-software-engineer-lead-associate-tssci-wpoly ## About the Role The successful candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive in applying secure coding principles. They bring strong problem-solving skills, thrive in a team environment, and are committed to building secure, reliable, and scalable software solutions. #PeratonRoyalMove #AJCM, * Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. + Note: Four (4) additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. * Six (6) years of experience developing software in Java * Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required. Preferred Qualifications: * Demonstrated experience with Open Source (NoSQL) products such as HBase, Accumulo, BigTable, etc. * At least six (6) years of experience within the most recent eight (8) years developing production software in Solaris or Linux environments. * Hands-on experience developing RESTful services. * Demonstrated Java development expertise. * Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration. * Prior experience developing analytics applications. ## Description Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions., The team is seeking a Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and operate software systems using advanced security techniques in alignment with the Technical Reference Architecture. 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