Cloud Computing, Lead Associate

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Laurel, Maryland seeks a Cloud Software Engineer to join a product development team focusing on agile design and AWS-based solutions. You will design and develop new capabilities, test and optimize performance, and ensure sustainment of cloud-enabled products.

The role requires deep AWS expertise, Python and Angular experience, Linux proficiency, and CI/CD practices. Experience with Lambdas, APIs, and serverless architectures is a plus.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in software development/engineering with full lifecycle responsibilities.
• Six+ years with Java, C, or C++ in UNIX/Linux environments.
• Three+ years in software integration and testing with test plans.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degrees valued for experience equivalence.
• Certifications such as AWS Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer, or CKAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop capabilities for products integrated into AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Test, optimize performance, and perform sustainment activities across the product lifetime.
• Engage in agile software design, CI/CD pipelines, and API development.
• Apply scripting (Python) and web app work (Angular) within Linux environments.

Skills

AWS SDKs & APIs

AWS Cloud Architecture

AWS Cloud & serverless

Lambda Functions

Agile development

CI/CD & Testing

APIs development

Python

Angular

Git

Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Technical Field

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Angular

Job description

Responsibilities

The team is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer for a product development team. The candidate will have a primary focuson supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for products that are integrated into systems and AWS Cloud Infrastructure. Duties include design & development of new capabilities, testing, optimization & performancetuning, and operation & sustainment functions.

Core Required Competencies and Skills:

• Proficiency in using AWS SDKs and APIs
• Expertise in AWS Cloud Architecture design
• Experience with AWS Cloud, AWS server-less architecture, and development and deployment of cloud applications.
• Deep understanding of AWS Services, to include Lambdas functions
• Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools
• Expertise in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Monitoring practices
• Experience/knowledge in development of/with APIs
• Experience in the scripting language Python.
• Experience developing Angular applications
• Familiar with Git
• Strong Linux experience

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• Shall have at least six (6) years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C,C++
• Shall have at least five (5) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.
• Shall have at least three (3) years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is highly desired which will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
• A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience.
• NOTE: A degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar degree will be considered as a technical field.

One of the following certifications is required:

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Peraton Overview

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

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.