Cloud-Native Software Engineer for Air Traffic Modernization

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Software Developer - SME to support mission-critical aviation programs under the BNATCS contract. You will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications powering aviation operations and modernization efforts for U.S.

airspace. You will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions used by millions of passengers and aviation professionals daily.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Public Trust clearance ability.
• Diverse education/experience combinations accepted as listed.

Responsibilities

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.
• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.
• Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.
• Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
• Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.
• Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.
• Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

RESTful APIs

Microservices

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 years experience

Master's degree + 10 years experience

Associate's degree + 14 years experience

HS diploma/equivalent + 16 years experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Peraton is hiring a Software Developer - SME to support mission-critical aviation programs under the BNATCS contract. You will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications powering aviation operations and modernization efforts for U.S.

airspace. You will collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity experts, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions used by millions of passengers and aviation professionals daily.