Senior Cloud Software Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications supporting national security missions. You will leverage cloud technologies, distributed systems, and modern frameworks to build scalable, high-performance software.

Responsibilities include implementing components, validating security, and producing documentation while operating in Linux environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Experience with modern web development: React, JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Development experience in Java and Kotlin.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments (Linux thick clients).
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud or container certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain cloud-based software solutions to support intelligence community operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze needs, and design scalable, high-performance systems.
• Implement, test, and validate software components, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Work with open-source distributed computing products (e.g., HBase, Accumulo, BigTable) to handle massive datasets efficiently.
• Build and enhance modern web applications using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Kotlin.
• Produce technical documentation to support software development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Operate and develop in Linux/UNIX environments, leveraging deep knowledge of system architecture and deployment best practices.

Skills

React

Java

Kotlin

JavaScript

TypeScript

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

High School Diploma/GED + 5 years experience

Tools

Cloud Developer Certification

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional

CKAD

Elastic Certified Engineer

AWS Certified Machine Learning - Associate/Specialty

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain cloud-based applications supporting national security missions. You will leverage cloud technologies, distributed systems, and modern frameworks to build scalable, high-performance software.

Responsibilities include implementing components, validating security, and producing documentation while operating in Linux environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and contribute to