We’re seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical operations within our dynamic Compute Team. You’ll be part of a collaborative group developing and optimizing a massively parallel enterprise platform that drives large-scale, data-intensive analytics.

What You’ll Do: Develop cloud-native software solutions using Java, working within a cutting-edge ecosystem of Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source tools

• Build and support scalable, distributed systems that manage and process vast amounts of mission data
• Tackle complex technical challenges that directly impact national security efforts
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while also having the autonomy to drive projects independently
• Learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Work with a team to automate the ATO process using the Risk Management Framework.

A motivated Java developer with strong problem-solving skills and a sharp attention to detail

Equally comfortable working independently or in a team-oriented environment

Eager to learn and work with a wide range of tools and technologies as mission needs evolve

Tech Stack & Tools You’ll Use:

Java, Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo

Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)

Cloud-native architectures

Agile development methodologies

AJCM

PeratonRoyalMove

MDFSP, * Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

• High School/GED and 8 years in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, development, installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years’ experience
• A master’s degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years’ experience.
• One or more of the following certifications are required:
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Elastic Certified Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with microservices and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with designing, architecting, and securing cloud resources in AWS using Terraform, automatically deploying, upgrading and maintaining them through CI/CD pipelines.
• Efficient with Gitlab and feature branching
• Fluently author, review and edit documents in Markdown
• Working knowledge of Scrum and using a ticket system to track work
• Experience with Python
• Familiarity with AWS technologies.
• Experience with Gitlab

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