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# Software Developer Advisor

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000 - $166,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Data Sharing, Data Systems, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Release Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Backend, Amazon Relational Database Service, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Data Pipelines, OpenSearch
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cbd0ddde033a50a5

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or 12 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
 * At least 8 years of experience in software development and operational support
 * Proficiency Python, Bash scripting, Java and Spring framework
 * Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and OpenSearch
 * Hands-on experience with deployment processes, release management, and general operational support workflows
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a secure research-computing environment
 * Ability to obtain and maintain NIH badging requirements

Desired Qualifications:

 * Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, or similar)
 * Front-end development experience (Angular, JavaScript)
 * Familiarity with large-scale scientific or biomedical data systems
 * Experience working in regulated or government environments
 * Strong communication and collaboration abilities
 * Ability to work independently and mentor junior developers
 * Comfortable engaging with scientific, technical, and government stakeholders

## Description

Our CDC Program is looking to add a Software Developer to the team supporting the ImmPort program who supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by delivering high-quality software solutions, data integration pipelines, and operational support for one of the nation's key immunology data-sharing platforms. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Advisor to join our team, contribute technical leadership, and drive development and operations across a multi-technology environment., * Lead or support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of ImmPort backend services and data pipelines

 * Develop robust, high-performance software components using Python, Bash, Java, and Spring
 * Support database operations and development across MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and OpenSearch
 * Provide OCICB-type operational support, including deployments, releases, password rotation activities, and infrastructure troubleshooting
 * Implement best practices for code quality, CI/CD, security, and performance optimization
 * Collaborate with NIH stakeholders, cross-functional development teams, and operational staff
 * Contribute to documentation, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
 * Troubleshoot production issues and support incident response workflows
 * Participate in on-site meetings as needed and maintain required NIH badge access