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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ruby, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Multithreading, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Test Scripts, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Nifi, Terraform, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2d4b01df064012e5 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. * Eight years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C, C++. * Five years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems. * Three years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts. * A bachelors degree in a technical field is required (NOTE: We can accept 4 additional years of experience in lieu of the degree) * A Masters degree in a technical field would qualify for two additional years of experience. Experience must include: * Strong experience with AWS SDKs, APIs, and cloud architecture design * Deep knowledge of AWS services and how to build resilient, scalable cloud solutions * Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform * Expertise in CI/CD, automated testing, deployment, and monitoring best practices * Advanced Java development skills, especially for distributed systems, networking, and multi-threading * Hands-on Agile/Scrum development experience and familiarity with source control best practices * Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals and at least one scripting language (Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.) * Experience with microservices architectures and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) Preferred Skills and Certification: * Apache Hadoop * Apache Accumulo * Apache NiFi * Security and compliance best practices for cloud environments * Cloud Developer Certification (AWS preferred) #SWE #SWEAJ ## Description Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions., * Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle-from requirements analysis and design through implementation, integration, testing, and deployment. * Develop new product capabilities and optimize existing ones for performance, reliability, and scalability. * Support operations, maintenance, and sustainment of cloud-based systems. * Troubleshoot complex issues and provide innovative solutions with minimal oversight. * Mentor junior engineers and help guide technical direction. * Integrate or extend COTS/GOTS products into sophisticated, distributed architectures. * Assist in task estimation, project planning, and technical design reviews. 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