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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer Level 3 AI/ML TS/SCI w Poly - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Ruby, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Scripting, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9199407/cloud-software-engineer-level-3-aiml-tssci-w-poly ## About the Role *Experience with Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) *Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture design *Proficiency in using AWS SDKs and APIs *Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform *Expertise in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Monitoring practices *Java programming for distributed systems, with experience in networking and multi-threading *Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools *Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.) *Familiarity with microservices software development techniques and container-orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) *Knowledge of security and compliance best practices As a Cloud Software Engineer, you are expected to perform requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution at a high level of proficiency and independence. You are expected to communicate directions and provide guidance to more junior programmer/analysts, as required. Cloud Software Engineers must be adept at developing solutions which balance cost, capability, availability and resilience. Additionally, Cloud Software Engineers may be responsible for evaluating project needs, determining tasks and durations, and generating and reviewing designs for technical accuracy, completeness. #PeratonRoyalMove #AJCM, * Shall have at least eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution. * A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required. An additional four (4) years of experience can be considered over the degree. NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field. * Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required ## Description Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer in Laurel, MD. This is a position on an integrated product development team. The candidate will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for a full featured service hosted on large scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure. Duties include design, development, testing and integration of capabilities, optimization & performance tuning, and operation & sustainment functions., * AWS Certified Developer-Associate * AWS DevOps Engineer Professional * Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) * Elastic Certified Engineer Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan. 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