External Job Posting Title Software Development Manager

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead software engineering efforts and deliver AI-enabled capabilities on data center and high‑performance computing infrastructure in support of mission operations.

You will guide a team through the full development lifecycle, balancing hands‑on technical leadership with people management, delivery ownership, and customer engagement in a classified environment. Strong communication and security compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Demonstrated experience delivering production software through the full development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in one or more modern languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Go.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization, and automated testing.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery environments.
• Experience supporting classified or restricted‑access systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing technical content to non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers through the full development lifecycle with hands-on technical leadership and people management.
• Own delivery of software releases against program schedules, define scope, and coordinate with product owners and program management.
• Provide architectural direction and technical guidance; participate in design reviews and maintain codebase familiarity.
• Advance CI/CD practices, automated testing, and secure development lifecycle activities.
• Oversee integration of software with AI/ML pipelines and HPC or data center infrastructure.
• Identify and manage technical risk, dependencies, and escalations.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams on accreditation, patching, and incident response.
• Ensure development practices comply with RMF and NIST 800-53; prepare technical docs and briefings.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Full lifecycle software delivery

Python

Java

C++

Go

CI/CD

Version control

Containerization

Automated testing

Agile / Scrum

DoD / classified systems

Communication skills

Security policies compliance

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead software engineering efforts, deliver AI-enabled capabilities on data center and high-performance computing infrastructure in support of mission operations.

Responsibilities:

The Software Development Manager leads a team of software engineers through the full development lifecycle, balancing hands‑on technical leadership with people management, delivery ownership, and customer engagement in a classified environment.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
• Assign work, manage capacity, and allocate resources across competing priorities
• Establish and enforce engineering standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and peer review

Technical Delivery

• Own delivery of software releases against program schedules, working with product owners and program management to define scope and commitments
• Provide architectural direction and technical guidance; participate in design reviews and remain conversant in the codebase
• Drive CI/CD practices, automated testing, and secure development lifecycle activities
• Oversee integration of software with AI/ML pipelines and HPC or data center infrastructure
• Identify and manage technical risk, dependencies, and escalations

Program and Compliance

• Coordinate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams on system accreditation, patching, and incident response
• Ensure development practices comply with applicable security policies and accreditation requirements (RMF, NIST 800‑53)
• Prepare technical documentation, status reporting, and briefings for program leadership and the government customer
• Support estimation, staffing plans, and input to program planning

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph
• Demonstrated experience delivering production software through the full development lifecycle
• Proficiency in one or more modern languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Go
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, containerization, and automated testing
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery environments
• Experience supporting classified or restricted‑access systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing technical content to non‑technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering AI/ML‑enabled capabilities or supporting data‑intensive and HPC environments
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Experience with Kubernetes, microservices architecture, or infrastructure‑as‑code
• Working knowledge of RMF and NIST 800‑53 as applied to software systems
• DoD 8570/8140‑compliant certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in 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

$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

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