Full-Stack Developer - Senior

Peraton; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in the United States is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain cloud-enabled applications supporting FAA programs. You will collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and product stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions for the National Airspace System.

The role is on-site at one of multiple locations; you will drive architecture reviews, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure compliance with federal standards, contributing to mission-critical

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Full-Stack development with Java/Springboot/Angular.
• Designing apps in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development and DevSecOps.
• Developing RESTful APIs in microservices architectures.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems preferred.
• Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).

Responsibilities

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture reviews.
• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications for FAA programs.
• Translate system requirements into well-structured code.
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure coding standards.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests.
• Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Troubleshoot defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
• Contribute to documentation and compliance materials.
• Ensure solutions meet federal security and performance objectives.
• Participate in V&V, readiness reviews, and modernization efforts.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Full-Stack development

Java

Springboot

Angular

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Databases

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years exp

Master's degree + 6 years exp

Associates + 10 years exp

HS diploma/equivalent + 12 years exp

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.


• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.


• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years or Associate’s degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.


• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Demonstrated experience in Full-Stack software development using modern programming languages such as Java, Springboot, Angular or similar.


• Experience designing and developing applications in cloud or hybrid environments.


• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.


• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working within microservices architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.


• Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.


• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.


• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).


• Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).


• Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.


• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.


• Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).

#BNATCS

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System(NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS)contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Full-Stack Developer - Senior to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System.In this role, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications that support aviation operations and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that directly impact millions of passengers and aviation professionals every day. If you are driven by innovation, quality, and mission impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to systems that power safe and efficient airspace operations nationwide.

Work Location:

This position is 100% on-site and requires candidates to work from one of the following Peraton locations based on program needs:

• Herndon, VA (primary location)


• Egg Harbor Township, NJ (FAA Technical Center)


• Bowie, MD (alternate work location)

In this position, you will:

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.




• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.




• Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.




• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.




• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.




• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.




• Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.




• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.




• Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.




• Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.




• Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.




• Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.