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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOFTWARE ENGINEER, SENIOR ADVISOR - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $304,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Spring Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, BigTable, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Integration, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Genetic Algorithm, Graph Database, Apache HBase, Neo4j, NoSQL, Pattern Recognition, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Openapi, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Social Network Analysis, Backend, Spring Data, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Search Engines, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=764e55c4f705b6f7 ## About the Role * Twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. * Minimum of eight (8) years of professional software development/engineering experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC). * At least six (6) years of experience with high-level programming languages, including Java, C, and C++. * Minimum of five (5) years developing software for UNIX/Linux environments, specifically Red Hat distributions. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. Note: Four (4) additional years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required. Desired Skills & Expertise * Graph Data Modeling & Performance: Familiarity with designing and optimizing complex Neo4j schemas; experience with Cypher query tuning, index management, or APOC procedures for large-scale transformations. * Enterprise Java Microservices: Exposure to the Spring Boot ecosystem (Spring Data, Security, Cloud) and building scalable backend services. * Graph-Relational Integration: Experience integrating graph databases with RDBMS or search engines (e.g., Elasticsearch) to support polyglot persistence architectures. * Graph Analytics & Algorithms: Knowledge of Neo4j Graph Data Science (GDS) for pathfinding, centrality, community detection, or real-time analytics. * Advanced Analytics: Comfort implementing data- or event-driven analytics using rules engines. * Cloud Scalability: Understanding of large-scale cloud patterns and best practices for high-concurrency applications. * AI & Pattern Discovery: Experience with genetic algorithms, inference engines, or identifying patterns in very large datasets (10+ PB). * Specialized Processing: Exposure to foreign language processing, multimedia exploitation (speech, text, image, video), or social network analysis. * Data Modeling: Experience documenting ontologies, schemas, and API specifications in heterogeneous environments. ## Description Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions., The Analytic and Analyst Investigation Frameworks team is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer Level-3 to lead cloud software research, development, and engineering efforts. This role is critical to our mission of designing, building, and sustaining robust, large-scale distributed systems. The engineer will own the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis and system design to integration, testing, and long-term enhancement of mission-critical cloud applications. Full-Stack Engineering * Deliver end-to-end software services, including requirements gathering, design, development, installation, evaluation, and issue resolution. * Build scalable, high-performance applications leveraging enterprise Java microservices, Spring Boot ecosystem components (Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud), and modern front-end frameworks. Graph-Data Integration & Analytics * Integrate and manage graph-based data models using Neo4j, and implement advanced graph analytics, algorithms, and pattern discovery workflows. * Develop solutions for graph-relational integration and perform advanced analytics on large-scale datasets. Distributed Computing & Data Systems * Design and implement distributed computing solutions and massively parallel computation models for large-scale data processing. * Work with NoSQL databases (HBase, Accumulo, BigTable) to store, query, and optimize data. * Ensure cloud scalability and performance for mission-critical applications. Integration, Testing & Enhancement * Develop and execute rigorous test plans, unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and maintainability. * Integrate and extend FOSS/COTS products to meet unique project requirements. * Proactively diagnose technical issues and implement sustainable system enhancements. Technical Documentation & Knowledge Sharing * Produce high-quality technical documentation, ontologies, and data models to ensure transparency, maintainability, and reproducibility. * Mentor and collaborate with team members on best practices for full-stack development, cloud architecture, and advanced analytics. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Fingerboard to Keyboard: Transposing One Profession to Another](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/868-fingerboard-to-keyboard-transposing-one-profession-to-another) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)