Software Engineer

Peraton Inc
Herndon, VA, United States
7 days ago
Apply on diversityjobs.com
Prepare application

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$80,000.0 - $128,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles HTML Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Amazon Web Services Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Command-Line Interface Code Review Cyber Security Computer Programming Databases Continuous Integration
+28 more
DevOps Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP) Linux System Administration Apache Maven MongoDB Object-Oriented Software Development Oracle Databases Service-Oriented Architecture Software Vulnerability Management Web Application Frameworks WebSocket Enterprise Application Integration Enterprise Software Applications Large Language Models Prompt Engineering Spring-boot Git AngularJS Kubernetes Build Tools Web Technologies Front End Software Development Restful APIs Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Software Version Control Docker Web Api Microservices

Job description

Peraton is seeking an Software Engineer. The position will be responsible for the following but not limited too, Design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications using modern frameworks like Spring Boot.

  • Lead or contribute to the design and architecture of modular, scalable systems.
  • Develop robust APIs and integrate distributed components in a microservices environment.
  • Conduct unit, integration, and functional testing to ensure high-quality code.
  • Support vulnerability remediation and ensure systems meet cybersecurity compliance standards.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues across multiple systems and environments.
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
  • Produce clear and concise technical documentation and support materials.

Technical Skills

  • Programming & Frameworks:

  • Strong experience with Java, object-oriented design, and Spring Boot.
  • Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and service-oriented architectures.

Databases:

  • Hands-on experience with SQL Oracle RBDMS and MongoDB databases

Web & APIs:

  • Deep understanding of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, and web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, WebSocket, CSS).
  • Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs.

Requirements

  • Comfortable working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and code reviews.
  • Proficiency with build tools like Maven.

DevOps & Cloud Exposure:

  • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or AWS., * 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
  • Cybersecurity workforce certification AIM/IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CASP+)
  • Active Public Trust Clearance
  • Experience with Java-based enterprise applications using modern frameworks like Spring Boot.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Angular or other front-end frameworks.
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud, especially in a government environment.
  • Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals or interest in learning.
  • Awareness of prompt engineering concepts for LLM applications.
  • Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices.

About the company

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

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on diversityjobs.com
Prepare application

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

1:20 min

Identifying multi-disciplinary talent for developer experience engineering roles

Hazal Mestci +1 · Coffee With Developers

6:21 min

Investigating push inefficiencies with upstream Git experts

Jonathan Creamer · Coffee With Developers

2:21 min

Projecting external HTML content using default and named slots

Rowdy Rabouw Rowdy Rabouw · World Congress 2022

2:07 min

Inspecting default bridge architectures and custom Docker networks

Oliver Seitz Oliver Seitz · World Congress 2025

4:18 min

Prioritizing communication and structural awareness over strict tool mastery

Liam Hurrel +1 · World Congress 2021

56 sec

Favorite git commands and the importance of patch commits

Eileen Uchitelle Eileen Uchitelle +1 · Coffee With Developers

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all