Full Stack Software Engineer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility treatment

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design and develop core platform services for secure satellite ground communications. You will build multitenant backend services on AWS, create APIs, and design frontend components to support reliable, scalable systems for government missions.

The role emphasizes security, RBAC/ABAC, and microservice architectures, with collaboration across MBSE and Test teams to align requirements with implementation.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in software engineering, CS, systems engineering, or related field with extensive experience.
• Secret clearance required and must maintain clearance.
• Proficiency in Python for backend systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build multitenant backend services on public cloud platforms (AWS).
• Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services with emphasis on automation & security.
• Design UIs and reusable frontend components for maintainable app functionality.
• Develop microservices and service-to-service communication patterns.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using structured troubleshooting.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Vite frontend

Git and code reviews

CI/CD

Zero Trust security

PKI concepts

PostgreSQL

OAuth 2.0 / JWT

Unix shell scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

AWS cloud

RBAC / ABAC

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, CS, Systems Eng or related

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is delivering advanced mission planning, digital engineering, and commandandcontrol capabilities supporting the U.S. Government's space communications enterprise. Our team uses modern MBSE practices to translate mission needs into precise, traceable, and verifiable technical requirements across a complex, multisystem environment.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of core platform services that support secure, scalable, and reliable satellite ground communications and data transport capabilities. You will develop frontend and backend architectures, implement missioncritical services, and participate in technical decisionmaking that ensures consistent, resilient, and compliant system performance for U.S. Government missions. In this role, you will create backend components, collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams, and ensure technical solutions align with system requirements and program objectives.

What you\'ll do:

• Build multitenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services with an emphasis on automation, security, testing, and maintainability.
• Create software system designs from business requirements and translate functional needs into technical specifications.
• Present technical designs and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Test teams to ensure alignment between requirements, models, and system implementation.
• Develop backend services using Python, including APIs, automation logic, and platformlevel components.
• Design user interfaces (UI) and implement reusable frontend software components to support consistent, accessible, and maintainable application functionality.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Develop microservices and associated service-to-service communication patterns.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using structured diagnostic and troubleshooting methods.
• Support customer and partner integration activities as part of platform deployment and capability development.
• Solve complex technical challenges related to secure and scalable satellite communications infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience; OR Master's degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum Secret clearance. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Proficiency in Python development for backend systems and APIs.
• Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing relational databases, including SQL, triggers, functions, and stored procedures.
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, including RBAC and ABAC.
• Experience with microservice development and backend service architectures.
• Proficiency in developing software using TypeScript, including use of modern language features, strong type checking, and practices that support maintainable and reliable code.
• Experience developing and building frontend applications using Vite and associated modern web development tools.
• Experience with contemporary frontend development practices, including componentbased architecture, state management techniques, application routing, and responsive design.
• Experience using Git-based source control systems and participating in structured code review processes.
• Experience investigating and resolving production issues in operational environments.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated test workflows.
• Working knowledge of PKI concepts and asynchronous messaging architectures.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, OAuth 2.0, JWT, Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Kafka, and Unix shell scripting.
• Experience applying Zero Trust software development principles.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for containerized deployment and orchestration.
• Experience with at least one major commercial cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Desired qualifications:

• Ability to effectively collaborate with MBSE and Test engineering teams.
• Ability to prepare and present technical designs and recommendations to crossfunctional stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with endusers to clarify requirements or support implementation activities.
• Ability to learn new tools, technologies, or frameworks in support of evolving project needs.

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We\'re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

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.