Full Stack Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Peraton is delivering advanced mission planning, digital engineering, and command and control capabilities supporting the U.S. Government's space communications enterprise.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design and develop core platform services for secure, scalable satellite ground communications. You will work across frontend and backend, implement APIs, authentication, and microservices, and collaborate with MBSE, Test, and engineering teams to ensure compliant, reliable system

Qualifications

• Degree/experience requirements per job posting: 8+ years with a related degree (or 6+ years with Master/Doctoral)
• Secret clearance required and must be maintained
• Proficiency in Python for backend systems and APIs
• Relational databases design/optimization (SQL, triggers, functions, stored procedures)
• Authentication/authorization (RBAC/ABAC)
• Microservice development and backend architectures
• TypeScript proficiency with modern tooling
• Frontend development with Vite and modern web practices
• Git-based source control and code reviews
• Production issue investigation and structured troubleshooting
• Unit/integration testing and automated test workflows
• PKI concepts and asynchronous messaging
• PostgreSQL, OAuth2.0, JWT, Git, CI/CD, Kafka, Unix scripting
• Zero Trust security principles
• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm for containerization
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP or other cloud platforms

Responsibilities

• Build multitenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services with emphasis on automation, security, testing, and maintainability.
• Create software system designs from business requirements and translate needs into technical specs.
• Present technical designs and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with MBSE and Test teams to align requirements, models, and implementation.
• Develop backend services using Python, including APIs and automation logic.
• Design UI and implement reusable frontend components for consistent functionality.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Develop microservices and service-to-service communication patterns.
• Investigate and resolve production issues with structured diagnostics.
• Support customer and partner integration during deployment and capability development.
• Address complex challenges in secure, scalable satellite communications infrastructure.

Skills

Python development

SQL databases

RBAC/ABAC security

TypeScript

Frontend with Vite

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

PostgreSQL

OAuth 2.0 / JWT

Kafka

Unix shell scripting

Zero Trust security

Education

Advanced degrees (BA/BS/MS/PhD) in related field

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.