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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer (Java), Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Markdown, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18006155?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18006155%2FCloud-Software-Engineer-Java-Lead-Associate-Ts-Sci-W-Poly-Maryland-Annapolis-Junction ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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. 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