Java Software Engineer

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national security company is seeking Java Software Engineers for a 100% remote role. The position involves developing and sustaining software solutions, primarily using Agile methodologies, while requiring experience in web services, AWS, and software development frameworks. Candidates must possess a BS/BA degree and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
• Active Secret clearance required
• Experience in developing Web Services / RESTful APIs

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Support the development and/or sustainment of a software development environment.
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software.

Skills

Web Services

RESTful APIs

API Integration

Agile Methodologies

Full stack development

Cloud Technologies

Relational Databases

NoSQL Databases

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking to hire Java Software Engineers. This role will be 100% remote.

This program will support a customer that develops, enhances, and expand defense system capabilities using the Scaled Agile Large Solution Framework (SAFe) processes. The program itself will Vet personnel for security access, suitability, and credentialing. Preserve clearance, suitability, fitness, and credentialing adjudication decisions, and continuously evaluate cleared and trusted personnel, integrate and share information with other Federal Agencies and enable shared information to be used to identify and mitigate Insider Threat risks.

What you'll do:

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Support the development and/or sustainment of a software development environment that covers the entire Software Development Lifecycle using current methodologies to include Continuous Deployment, Agile, and Development Operations (DevOps).
• Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs applications software.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) software.
• Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Confers with systems analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to design software and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Coordinates software testing and deployment to ensure specifications are met.
• Assist the Scrum Master and Scrum Team in providing technical expertise in executing contract deliverables.
• Provide support to an operational team to troubleshoot, resolve, test and validate solution with customer interaction
• Collaborate within development team and at times across functional teams to support mission-focused development
• Confirm mitigations are captured in the design and its documentation and validate implementation
• Support testing and debugging, identifies risks and perform steps to mitigate risks or defects

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Education: 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
• Experience in developing Web Services / RESTful APIs and API Integration
• Exposure to web services (SOAP, RESTful, XML, JSON, etc.)
• Knowledge of IT standards, methodologies, system development life cycle and project management frameworks
• Experience using agile tools such as Jira and Confluence; developing user stories and identifying features based on client requirements
• Experience in full stack development using Java as a core competency
• Working experience with cloud technologies, specifically AWS ecosystem & implementation of cloud-native software solutions on AWS
• Working knowledge of Agile Methodologies, responding to user stories and features based on customer requirements
• Knowledge and experience working with Relational & NoSQL Databases. (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Certifications: Must have Security+ certification or ability to obtain upon hiring

Desired Qualifications:

• CI/CD automation and DevSecOps experience is preferred

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

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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