External Job Posting Title Software Developer - Space Domain

Peraton; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Colorado Springs seeks a Software Developer to support the SWAFS GovCloud solution. The role requires strong hands-on coding, Java focus, and experience with software architecture concepts.

You will work in an Agile team and grow into broader technical responsibilities. Responsibilities include designing architecture, translating requirements into artifacts, collaborating with senior staff, implementing and testing, and contributing to CI/CD and DevSecOps.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience with a degree option as described.
• Proven Java development experience with Spring and Kafka or similar.
• Experience using GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design and document software architecture for the SWAFS GovCloud solution.
• Translate requirements into architectural designs, interactions, and artifacts.
• Collaborate with senior architects and product owners to align designs with programs.
• Decompose architecture into development stories and sprint tasks.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC: design, implement, test, and deploy.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

GitLab

Software architecture

Agile teamwork

Testing practices

Top-Secret clearance

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

GitLab

AWS

CI/CD

UML

DoDAF

Kubernetes

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Developer to support a customer in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting the Space Weather Analysis Forecasting Service (SWAFS) GovCloud solution. This role is suited for an experienced developer who brings strong hands‑on coding skills and ideally some exposure to software architecture concepts. The ideal candidate is a solid, self‑sufficient developer who can contribute meaningfully to complex systems, work within an Agile team, and grow into broader technical responsibilities over time.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the design and documentation of software architecture for the SWAFS GovCloud solution, including system components, data flows, and integration patterns
• Translate high‑level engineering and mission requirements into actionable architectural designs, interaction flows, and development artifacts
• Collaborate with Senior Architects, Chief Systems Engineers, and Product Owners to align technical designs with program objectives
• Support decomposition of architectural requirements into consumable development stories and sprint‑level tasks
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: definition, design, implementation, unit testing, and deployment
• Write and review application code primarily in Java; support and guide developers on coding standards and architectural patterns
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and coding standards across the development team
• Evaluate and recommend frameworks, tools, and technologies to meet system requirements
• Participate in peer code and design reviews; provide constructive technical feedback
• Support REST API design and data/service integration architecture feeding into SaaS applications
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and DevSecOps best practices
• Assist in defining structured practices in source code management, build and release management
• Produce clear and concise architectural documentation, decision records (ADRs), and technical specifications
• Support customer‑facing technical presentations of architecture and system functionality

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field and 7+ years of relevant software development experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant software development experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• At least 3 years of progressive software development experience
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, development best practices, and applicable frameworks
• Demonstrated software development experience using Java
• Experience with Spring and Spring Kafka, or comparable event‑driven messaging technologies
• Experience using GitLab for source control, collaboration, and/or CI/CD
• Strong hands‑on experience developing and executing software test plans, procedures, and cases
• Experience supporting deployments to high‑side or restricted‑access environments
• Experience troubleshooting, monitoring, and supporting software in operational environments
• Experience documenting, tracking, and resolving software defects and bugs
• Experience supporting software demonstrations, technical reviews, or customer‑facing events
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The candidate must maintain the clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working across a larger Software Architecture team
• Experience in a Software Architect, IT Systems Architect, or equivalent role is a plus but not required
• Recent experience supporting the United States Space Force, Department of Defense, space systems, satellites, or similarly complex aerospace systems
• Experience with high‑TRL systems and transitioning software from development and test environments into operations
• Experience with automated testing, DevSecOps, continuous integration, or continuous delivery
• Experience with UML, DoDAF, or comparable modeling and engineering methodologies
• Experience designing or deploying applications in an AWS environment
• Experience leading or mentoring software, test, integration, or operations teams
• Experience using AI‑assisted development or software engineering tools
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or equivalent cloud architecture experience

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan

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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.