External Job Posting Title Fullstack Software Developer

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer in Huntsville for an enterprise data analysis application. You will design, develop, and maintain full‑stack software, build high‑performance frontend and backend services, and integrate with REST APIs.

You will contribute to secure software practices, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to deliver mission‑critical solutions. A strong customer‑first mindset and solid engineering fundamentals are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience, or equivalent years of experience.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and processes.
• Ability to design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack applications.
• Experience communicating with customer personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack applications.
• Build modern frontend and backend services.
• Develop and integrate with REST APIs.
• Optimize performance and data processing.
• Implement secure, maintainable, and well‑tested software.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and deployment processes.

Skills

Typescript / JavaScript

React ecosystem

API design

Performance optimization

DevOps practices

Security: Zero Trust / PKI / JWT

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

D3.js

Git

Linux

Containers

CI/CD

Automated testing

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to work with a small team building an enterprise data analysis application. The ideal candidate has strong engineering fundamentals, experience across multiple programming languages, and a customer-first mindset.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications.
• Build modern, high-performance frontend and backend services.
• Develop and integrate with REST APIs.
• Optimize application performance and data processing.
• Implement secure, maintainable, and well-tested software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and deployment processes.

Why Join Peraton

At Peraton, you'll contribute to mission‑critical innovation that strengthens national defense. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge simulation technologies, collaborate with top engineers and defense experts, and make a direct impact on the success of U.S. and allied missions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph
• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience; Masters degree with 3 years of experience; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience with software engineering principles and process
• Ability to design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack applications
• Ability and desire to interact professionally with customer personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Full‑Stack Applications
• Typescript / JavaScript
• React ecosystem
• Data and relationship visualization (D3.js)
• API design and third‑party API integration
• Performance optimization and data processing
• Backend architecture
• Enterprise security (Zero Trust, PKI, JWT)
• DevOps practices (containers, CI/CD, automated testing)
• Linux computer systems
• Git version control

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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.