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# Java Software Engineer

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Software Applications, Electronic Data Processing, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Commercial Software, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Utility Software
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87954140/1

## About the Role

* 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD, 12 years with HS diploma
 * Must have Security + certification.
 * Must have active clearance or ability to obtain Public Trust
 * Must be a U.S. Citizen
 * Experience with Java, J2EE software engineering
 * Experience with design and development
 * Experience with system installations

## Description

Conducts research in design, development, testing and utilization of electronic data processing software.

 * Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
 * Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
 * Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
 * Ensures software standards are met.
 * Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
 * Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
 * Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
 * Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.


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