External Job Posting Title Senior Applications Developer

Peraton; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Germantown, MD seeks a software engineer to build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions across Jira, Java-based apps, and Azure .NET web applications.

The role includes migrating Jira and Confluence to Atlassian Cloud, applying patches and security remediations, mentoring junior developers, and coordinating multi-team delivery for government clients. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field with 12 years of experience; 16 years with HS Diploma; 10 years with Master's; 7 years with PhD
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Jira solutions including Jira Administration
• Hands-on software development with Java and JavaScript
• Experience with SQL and SQL Managed Instance
• 4–6+ years of Azure developer experience and Atlassian Cloud migrations

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions in Jira, Java-based applications, and Azure .NET custom web applications
• Lead and execute the migration of Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud
• Apply software updates, patches, and security remediations to Jira, Confluence, and WebSphere environments
• Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements
• Provide technical mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertise to junior and mid-level developers
• Modernize and re-platform legacy applications to current, supported platforms
• Conduct requirements analysis and translate business needs into detailed technical specs
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across environments including cybersec alerts
• Produce clear, concise technical documentation throughout the lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with government clients, end users, and team members
• Coordinate and lead development activities to ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Skills

Java

Jira Administration

JavaScript

.NET

Azure DevOps

SQL

WebSphere

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

Eclipse

Atlassian Custom Developer Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain custom enterprise solutions inJira,Java-based applications, andAzure .NET custom web applications
• Lead and execute the migration ofJira and Confluencefrom Data Center toAtlassian Cloud
• Apply software updates, patches, and security remediations toJira, Confluence, and WebSphereenvironments
• Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements
• Providetechnical mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertiseto junior and mid-level developers on the team
• Modernize and re-platform applications written in legacy technologies to current, supported platforms
• Conductrequirements analysisand translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and design documentation
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across existing application environments, including response to Cyber security alerts affecting IIS and web servers
• Produce clear, concise, and accuratetechnical documentationthroughout all phases of the development lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with government clients, end users, and team members via video conference, telephone, and in-person meetings
• Coordinate and lead development activities across team members to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess all of the following qualifications to be considered for this position.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field with 12 years experience. 16 years with a HS Diploma, 10 years with a Master's, 7 years with a PhD

Experience

• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining custom Jira solutions, including Jira Application Administration
• Hands-on software development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Java and JavaScript
• Experience working with relational databases, including SQL and SQL Managed Instance
• Experience with version control systems, development frameworks, and application development tooling
• 4–6+ years of advancedAzure developer experience, including Azure App Service, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and Azure DevOps
• 4–6+ years of experience withAtlassian Cloud, including hands-on experience migrating Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud

Technical Skills

• Proficiency inJava, .NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, C++, C#, SQL, Oracle BI, and PowerShell
• Experience with development tools includingEclipse, Atlassian Custom Developer Tools, Azure DevOps, and Visual Studio
• Demonstrated experience withIIS and web server administration, including troubleshooting based on Cyber security alerts
• Working knowledge ofServiceNowfor ticket and incident management
• Experience withMicrosoft Power Platform
• Strong proficiency inSQL Stored Proceduresand relational database design
• Demonstrated ability to analyze existing application architectures across a variety of platforms and recommend improvements
• Experience withAgile Scrummethodologies, including use of Jira for sprint and backlog management

Other

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional technical documentation and engage effectively with government clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead development activities with minimal supervision
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOE Clearance

Desired Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required but will distinguish a strong candidate.

• Experience supportingfederal government IT environments, particularly within the Department of Energy or a similar civilian agency
• Familiarity withbusiness analysispractices, including stakeholder engagement, process documentation, and requirements elicitation
• Experience withOracle BIreporting and dashboard development
• Demonstrated experience leadingapplication modernizationinitiatives, including re-platforming legacy systems to cloud-native or modern web architectures
• Experience withproject managementprinciples and the ability to coordinate multi-developer efforts across concurrent workstreams
• Familiarity withcybersecurity frameworksand secure software development practices applicable to federal environments
• Experience withWebSphereapplication server administration and maintenance
• Prior experience in atechnical mentorship or team leadcapacity within a managed services or government contracting environment

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.