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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer Python/Java - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Database Design, Software Debugging, Elasticsearch, Electronic Data Processing, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Systems Analysis, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Kusto Query Language, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Web Applications, Data Processing, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Integration Tests, Bitbucket, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Kibana, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-developer-python-java-chantilly-va--83288956-9992-4c53-b622-7f9ac459c462 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor''s degree will be considered. * This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance. * Experience developing secure and well-tested API using Python/Java * Experience developing frontends using JavaScript frameworks * Experience maintaining, monitoring, and debugging software deployed in the cloud, preferably AWS * Experience developing performant relational database designs * Experience working with Git and with web-based repositories such at Bitbucket or GitLab * Active or ability to obtain a DoD 8570 certification, including Security+ or CISSP, within 6 months of start date Desired qualifications: * Experience working with Restful API''s * Experience working with AWS services: EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, or Amazon Workspaces * Experience developing in a *nix environment and familiarity with basic and advanced terminal commands Experience containerizing software with Docker * Experience working with CI/CD pipelines * Experience working in an Agile development process * Experience managing Elasticsearch, reindexing and data mappings, JSON and KQL searching syntax, and Kibana dashboard options, Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Programming, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer/Client Research, Cyberspace, Data Entry, Data Processing, Database Design, Debugging Tools, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Docker, Elasticsearch, Git, Input/Output, Integration Testing, Intelligence Community, JSON, Java, JavaScript Frameworks, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematics, Needs Assessment, Predictive Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Program Control, Programming Methodologies, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), Reporting Dashboards, Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Research Skills, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Installation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) ## Description Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer in our Chantilly, VA office in support of our Intelligence Community customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated and high-performing team. As part of the systems engineering team, you will be supporting the Enterprise Xcelerator Lab, a research & development laboratory catered to mission integration and user engagement. You will be working with other agencies and industry partners that involves design, development, integration, test, and deployment of exciting and complex systems in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company What you'll do: * Conduct research in design, development, testing and utilization of electronic data processing software. * Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. * Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software. * Determine computer user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepare operating instructions. * Ensure software standards are met. * Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. * Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces. * Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design. * Coordinate software system installations and monitor system functioning to ensure specifications are met. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)