Senior Software Engineer Lead — Mission-Critical Defense Systems

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Software Developer Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical authority for software development activities supporting NORAD ITW/AA and space systems. You will guide the engineering team from architecture to deployment, ensuring secure, scalable ground system software aligned with system requirements.

The role demands hands-on leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and adherence to DevSecOps and Agile practices to deliver mission-critical capabilities through 2030

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of experience.
• Active security clearance at least Secret with eligibility for Top Secret.
• Proficiency in Java, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence for project tracking.
• Experience leading technical teams in mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with distributed systems and real-time processing in ground-system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development across architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Serve as primary technical contact for software development within the Epoch 2 Ground Management effort.
• Define and maintain software architecture to support scalable, secure ground capabilities.
• Ensure alignment with Agile processes and mission requirements.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to developers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with systems engineering to ensure interfaces and functionality meet needs.
• Oversee integration of components into larger ground-system architectures.
• Ensure cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and SSC standards throughout development.
• Support Agile planning, sprint reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Conduct code reviews and deliver design artifacts, test plans, and docs.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Real-time processing

Distributed systems

Agile

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Software Developer Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical authority for software development activities supporting NORAD ITW/AA and space systems. You will guide the engineering team from architecture to deployment, ensuring secure, scalable ground system software aligned with system requirements.

The role demands hands-on leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and adherence to DevSecOps and Agile practices to deliver mission-critical capabilities through 2030