Cloud Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin), Senior Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Access to advanced technologies

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to develop advanced cloud solutions supporting national security. The role involves integrating and maintaining software applications, working with modern development frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience is required, along with an active TS/SCI clearance. The salary range for this position is between $104,000 and $166,000, reflecting the critical nature of the work and the expertise required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience with High School Diploma or 3 years with Bachelor's.
• Experience with modern web development in React, JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Development experience in Java and Kotlin is needed.
• Hands-on experience in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-based software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to design scalable, high-performance systems.
• Implement, test, and validate software components.

Skills

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

Java

Kotlin

Linux

Cloud Development

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years experience

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Job description

Cloud Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin), Senior Associate - TS/SCI w/poly

Job Locations: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Join a mission-driven team providing advanced cloud software solutions for national security. As a Cloud Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting‑edge applications that support intelligence operations, leveraging cloud technologies, distributed systems, and modern development frameworks. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on critical national security missions while advancing your expertise in cloud engineering.

What You'll Do

• Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-based software solutions to support intelligence community operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and design scalable, high-performance systems.
• Implement, test, and validate software components, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Work with open-source distributed computing products (e.g., HBase, Accumulo, BigTable) to handle massive datasets efficiently.
• Build and enhance modern web applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Kotlin.
• Produce technical documentation to support software development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Operate and develop in Linux/UNIX environments, leveraging deep knowledge of system architecture and deployment best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Education and experience:
  • High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of experience, OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field plus 3 years of experience, OR
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field plus 1 year of experience.
• Experience with modern web development: React, JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Development experience in Java and Kotlin.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments (all workstations are Linux thick clients).
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud or container certification:
  • Cloud Developer Certification
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Elastic Certified Engineer
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Associate or Specialty.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in software integration and testing, including developing and executing test plans/scripts.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills for project documentation.

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact projects that directly support national security missions.
• Collaborate with experts in cloud engineering, software development, and data systems.
• Access to advanced technologies and continuous professional development.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to innovate and lead technical solutions.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.