Senior Software Engineer

Peraton Inc
Herndon, VA, United States
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$112,000.0 - $179,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Scrum Methodology Software Architecture Standard Sql Shell Script System Testing Apache Nifi

Job description

Peraton’s Space & Intelligence Sector is looking for a senior Software Engineer to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. The candidate will work within a cross-functional Agile Scrum Team primarily focusing on building and maintaining systems running in a containerized environment. This position is 100% on-site.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience considered in lieu of a degree requirement

  • 4+ years of experience with Unix/Linux
  • 2+ years of experience with software architecture/design
  • 2+ years of experience with Java
  • 2+ years of experience with Python
  • Experience with SQL
  • Experience with Shell Script
  • Experience developing an application that runs in a containerized environment
  • Ability to lead a team of 3-5 engineers
  • TS/SCI with current CI poly

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience with JavaScript
  • Security+ or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user supporting deployed systems testing
  • Familiarity with NiFi
  • Experience with cross-domain systems

About the company

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

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