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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer Level 2 AI/ML TS/SCI w/Poly - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, BigTable, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, MapReduce, Apache HBase, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, NoSQL, Cloud Services, Ruby, Software Engineering, Scripting, Large Language Models, Grafana, Cloudformation, Build Management, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/cloud-software-engineer-level-2-ai-ml-ts-sci-w-poly-laurel-md-usa-58829578 ## About the Role _ frameworks, within distributed systems * Create and maintain RESTful services, automation, and CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices * Work with Linux environments and scripting to support tooling and automation * Apply security-minded approaches and comply with cloud security best practices * Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation or Terraform) for scalable deployments * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, multi-service solutions Tasks * Five or more years of hands-on software development/engineering experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) * Proficiency in high-level languages such as Java, C, C++, with experience in distributed systems * Experience with AWS cloud architecture, SDKs/APIs, and cloud services * Experience with Hadoop ecosystem (HBase, Accumulo/Big Table, MapReduce, Hadoop/HDFS) and NoSQL architectures * Experience developing RESTful services and UNIX/Linux environments * Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices * Scripting skills (Python, Ruby, Perl) and familiarity with security/compliance best practices * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or ability to obtain one; willingness to obtain cloud certification(s) listed * Experience with CI/CD, observability tools, and OSS/COTS integration Key requirements * heavily subsidized benefits coverage * 25 days of PTO * bonus plan eligibility * professional development opportunities ## Description Experteer Overview In this Cloud Software Engineer role you will develop and integrate cloud-based cyber/AI capabilities at scale, supporting mission-driven work on AWS infrastructure. You will collaborate within an integrated product team to design, deploy, and sustain cloud services, AI/ML features, and secure distributed systems. You'll tackle requirements analysis, development, testing, and issue resolution to deliver impactful cyber intelligence solutions. This is a chance to shape cutting-edge offerings that advance national security goals and leverage modern cloud-native practices. Compensation / Benefits * Perform cloud software research, development, and engineering activities including requirements analysis, design, implementation, installation, integration, evaluation, and sustainment * Develop and test software, including validation and issue diagnosis/resolution across AWS cloud and on large-scale compute clusters * Build and deploy AI/ML capabilities, including LLMs and RAG frameworks, within distributed systems * Create and maintain RESTful services, automation, and CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices * Work with Linux environments and scripting to support tooling and automation * Apply security-minded approaches and comply with cloud security best practices * Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation or Terraform) for scalable deployments * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, multi-service solutions Tasks * Five or more years of hands-on software development/engineering experience * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) * Proficiency in high-level languages such as Java, C, C++, with experience in distributed systems * Experience with AWS cloud architecture, SDKs/APIs, and cloud services * Experience with Hadoop ecosystem (HBase, Accumulo/Big Table, MapReduce, Hadoop/HDFS) and NoSQL architectures * Experience developing RESTful services and UNIX/Linux environments * Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and microservices * Scripting skills (Python, Ruby, Perl) and familiarity with security/compliance best practices * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or ability to obtain one; willingness to obtain cloud certification(s) listed * Experience with CI/CD, observability tools, and OSS/COTS integration Key requirements * heavily subsidized benefits coverage * 25 days of PTO * bonus plan eligibility * professional development opportunities ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)