Cloud Software Engineer Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO (25 days)

Bonus plan eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise service delivering software security solutions across customer enclaves. The role focuses on cloud-based platforms using microservices and containers to enable secure, scalable operations in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

You will design, develop, and sustain enterprise software capabilities across the DoD landscape, collaborating with cross-agency stakeholders to ensure robust, secure software delivery

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required
• No degree required; 8+ years of relevant experience required
• Minimum 8 years of relevant software engineering experience
• Experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher)
• One of the following certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, CKAD, Elastic Certified Engineer
• Proof of certifications required during screening or offer process

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions
• Support full lifecycle software engineering including design, integration, testing, and sustainment
• Contribute to architecture and design reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues
• Support system enhancements, performance optimization, and reliability improvements
• Collaborate with team members to review and refine software components
• Assist in shaping technical approaches, timelines, and project scope

Skills

Java

Python

Linux development

Git

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

MongoDB

Job description

Job Location

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support a mission‑critical enterprise service delivering software security solutions across customer enclaves. This role supports a cloud‑based platform leveraging microservices and containerized technologies to enable secure, scalable, and resilient operations.

The engineer will work within a collaborative team environment, partnering with cross‑agency stakeholders to design, develop, and sustain enterprise software capabilities in support of national security missions.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions
• Support full lifecycle software engineering including design, integration, testing, and sustainment
• Contribute to architecture and design reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve software and system issues
• Support system enhancements, performance optimization, and reliability improvements
• Collaborate with team members to review and refine software components
• Assist in shaping technical approaches, timelines, and project scope

Technical Skills

• Java
• Linux development environment
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Ansible
• MongoDB or similar database technologies
• Git

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.

Target Salary Range: $112,000 – $179,000. This range is typical for this position and may include overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• No degree required; 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience across the software development lifecycle including design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (Security+ or higher)
• One of the following certifications is required: AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer.
• Candidates must provide proof of certifications during the screening or offer process.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Pig scripting.

EEO

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