Cloud Software Engineer Jr. - TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will contribute to developing and enhancing cloud-based applications that directly support national security operations.

You’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment leveraging DevOps tools and modern cloud technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. This role is ideal for junior engineers with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph who are looking to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required.
• Five (5) years of experience in software development/engineering or related technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Acceptable fields include Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with Java development (academic or professional).
• Experience using Git or GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance cloud-based applications for national security operations.
• Collaborate in an Agile DevOps environment to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• This position is performed onsite at a contractor facility, with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval.

Skills

Security clearance

Java development

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required
• Five (5) years of experience in software development/engineering or related technical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field may substitute for two (2) years of experience
• Acceptable fields include Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar
• Experience with Java development (academic or professional)
• Experience using Git or GitLab

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to full-stack development (Java and/or JavaScript)
• Familiarity with React or Vue.js
• Experience working with REST APIs and JSON
• Familiarity with MongoDB
• Exposure to Docker and containerization concepts
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools
• Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins)
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• One of the following certifications is desired:
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Additional Requirement

• A cloud certification is required and will be verified during the interview or offer process

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will contribute to developing and enhancing cloud-based applications that directly support national security operations.

You’ll work in a collaborative Agile environment leveraging DevOps tools and modern cloud technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. This role is ideal for junior engineers with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph who are looking to grow their skills in a mission-driven environment.

This position is performed onsite at a contractor facility, with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval.

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