Cloud Software Engineer TS/SCI Poly

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

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer with TS/SCI and poly to support critical national security tools in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires full-stack capability across Java/Kotlin, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Linux environments, with emphasis on collaboration with customers and small teams to design, develop, test, document, and maintain complex software.

The position involves working in a Linux desktop setting, using IntelliJ/VSCode/vim, and following Git workflows;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field; equivalent to 2 years experience
• 5+ years of directly related experience in full stack development
• Proficiency across front-end and back-end technologies: Java/Kotlin, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, CSS/HTML

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and in a small team
• Strong proficiency in Java development
• Work within a Linux-based desktop environment and development

Skills

Java development

Kotlin

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

CSS/HTML

Linux

Git workflow

IntelliJ/VSCode/vim

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field

Tools

AWS Certified Developer-Associate

AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

CKAD

Elastic Certified Engineer

IntelliJ

VSCode

vim

Job description

Cloud Software Engineer TS/SCI Poly

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition ID

2026-171083

Position Category

Information Technology

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD.

This team provides critical engineering and technical support for a suite of three specialized analyst tools used across the national security analysts and its partners. Expectation is for all engineers on this team to manage the full lifecycle of the products - design, development, testing, documentation, customer engagement, and maintenance.

Candidate must be capable of working across the entire stack; there is no capacity for front-end only or backend-only roles

What You'll do:

• Collaborate well with customers and in a small team
• Strong proficiency in Java development
• Work within a Linux based desktop environment and development

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or in a related technical field is highly desired which will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience

Five (5) or more years of directly related experience with:

• Full stack proficiency
• Java - Kotlin will be an advantage too
• JavaScript/ Typescript
• CSS/ HTML
• React
• High confidence in Linux
• Git workflow
• Team primary utilizes IntelliJ, VSCode, and vim

One of the following certifications are required:

• AWS Certified Developer-Associate
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Elastic Certified Engineer

An Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Redux experience
• Understanding or experience with the following
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for waveform analysis
• Data/ bit analysis
• Packet analysis
• Familiarity with agentic-based development

Peraton Overview

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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.

EEO

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