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

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to advanced technologies

Continuous professional development

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to provide advanced cloud solutions for national security missions based in Maryland. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining applications that support critical operations, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring reliable software performance.

Candidates should possess a TS/SCI clearance and experience in modern web development. The estimated salary range for this position is $104,000 to $166,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Experience with modern web development technologies.
• Hands-on experience with cloud or container certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-based software solutions for intelligence operations.
• Collaborate with teams on requirements and design scalable systems.
• Implement, test, and validate software components.

Skills

Modern web development (React, JavaScript, TypeScript)

Development experience in Java

Development experience in Kotlin

Linux-based environments

Cloud or container certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED plus 5 years of experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 years of experience

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 1 year of experience

Tools

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Elastic Certified Engineer

Job description

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

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