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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java Software Engineer - Space Domain - **Company:** Peraton Inc - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $166,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, Software Bug Management, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Java Web Services, Spring Framework, Network Security, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Program Analysis, E2e Testing, Secure Coding, Data Logging, Data Processing, System Availability, Spring-boot, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=380a0edf485868b8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. * This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customer request. Contract requires TS/SCI with polygraph. Candidate must maintain clearance. * 2+ years of experience with Java in production or enterprise environments. * Experience supporting existing applications through troubleshooting, defect resolution, patching, and maintenance. * 1+ years of experience working with microservices and containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Framework or Spring Boot. * Experience supporting APIs using REST architectural principles. * Experience with Linux or Windows server environments and basic application administration. * Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 certification, including CompTIA Security+ or CISSP, within 6 months of start date. Desired * Experience with production support, incident response, and SLA-driven operational environments. * Experience with network security, including access and authorization for PKI and chain of trust. * Experience writing or maintaining unit tests and regression / E2E testing. * Knowledge of Apache NiFi and Apache Kafka. * Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Git, and GitLab. * Ability to investigate recurring issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive corrective actions. * TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. * Current DoD 8570 certification, including Security+ or CISSP. ## Description Peraton is seeking a Software Developer in Herndon, VA or Aurora, CO to support Intelligence Community and DoD customers as part of a talented, high-performing team. As part of this team you will work with emerging service and distributed computing technologies for satellite situational awareness (SSA) data processing and distribution., * Provide TS/SCI Java software sustainment and maintenance support for existing mission systems and applications. Focus on system stability, performance, reliability, and operational readiness rather than new feature development. * Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production issues across application modules, services, and interfaces. 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