Cloud Software Engineer, Lead Associate

Peraton; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days PTO annually

Participation in bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Cloud Software Engineer in Laurel, MD, to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native applications. You'll work on resilient architectures, develop RESTful APIs, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and at least five years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $216,000, along with comprehensive employee benefits and 25 days of PTO annually.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Five (5) years of software engineering or cloud development experience is needed.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Java or Python.
• Build and manage containerized applications with Docker.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Kubernetes

ElasticSearch

Data processing pipelines

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

About The Role

The Analytic and Analyst Investigation Frameworks team is seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize highly available, cloud-native applications and infrastructure. You will leverage Kubernetes and modern cloud services to orchestrate complex, containerized microservices at scale, delivering robust, data-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Development

• Design and implement resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud-native architectures.
• Develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) or Python.
• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker, emphasizing optimized image layering, security, and performance.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources.
• Create interactive, data-driven dashboards and visualization tools using modern front-end frameworks such as React or Solid.

Orchestration & Data Pipelines

• Orchestrate complex services within a Kubernetes environment, managing deployments, ingress controllers, service meshes, and stateful workloads.
• Design and implement distributed data pipelines to ingest, process, and store high-volume data efficiently.
• Ensure seamless data flow between cloud storage, microservices, and application layers while maintaining high availability.

Testing, CI/CD & Reliability

• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable software delivery.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and cloud-readiness tests.
• Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks in production environments.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with data architects, DevOps teams, and product managers to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Produce clear documentation of architectural patterns, deployment workflows, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Five (5) or more years of directly related software engineering or cloud development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is highly desired and may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Cloud Certifications

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Elastic Certified Engineer
• Possession of a valid cloud certification will be verified during the interview or offer process.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) or Python.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Solid understanding of web application frameworks and microservice architectures.
• Proven experience building and managing data processing pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired Expertise

• Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals, including Pods, Services, Namespaces, and resource management.
• Experience with Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
• Familiarity with distributed streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j).
• Expertise in cloud monitoring and observability tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with big data processing frameworks, such as Apache Spark, is a plus.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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