Full Stack Software Engineer

Peraton; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to design and develop core platform services that support secure, scalable satellite ground communications for U.S. Government missions.

You will build backend microservices on public cloud platforms, implement APIs, and drive automation, testing, and reliable service operations. You will contribute to frontend interfaces with modern tooling, participate in code reviews, and work with MBSE and Test teams to ensure alignment of requirements,

Qualifications

• Advanced backend development with Python for APIs and services.
• Experience with microservices, security, and scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with RBAC/ABAC and zero-trust concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build multi-tenant backend services on AWS.
• Architect, develop and consume APIs with focus on security and maintainability.
• Translate requirements into technical designs and SPECS.
• Collaborate with MBSE and Test teams to align requirements and models.
• Develop back-end components in Python and UI components for front-end use.
• Implement authentication/authorization and service-to-service communication.
• Investigate production issues with structured diagnostics and testing.
• Support customer and partner integration during platform deployment.

Skills

Python

Microservices

RBAC

ABAC

Git

CI/CD

Unit testing

Zero Trust

Front-end development

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Software Engineering or related

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Doctoral degree in related field

Tools

Python

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

OAuth 2.0

JWT

GitHub

Kafka

CI/CD pipelines

Unix shell scripting

Vite

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is delivering advanced mission planning, digital engineering, and command‑and‑control 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, multi‑system 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 mission‑critical services, and participate in technical decision‑making that ensures consistent, resilient, and compliant system performance for U.S. Government missions. In this role, you will create backend components, collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, and ensure technical solutions align with system requirements and program objectives.

What you'll do:

• Build multi‑tenant 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 Model‑Based 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 platform‑level components.
• Design user interfaces (UI) and implement reusable front‑end 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 of Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI. 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 front‑end applications using Vite and associated modern web development tools.
• Experience with contemporary front‑end development practices, including component‑based 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 cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with end‑users to clarify requirements or support implementation activities.
• Ability to learn new tools, technologies, or frameworks in support of evolving project needs.

Benefits:

• Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which includ