Senior Software Engineer (NiFi)

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO annually

Attractive bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the NiagaraFiles development team in Maryland. This role involves modernizing the IC-specific NiagaraFiles application while working intensively with Apache NiFi components. You will refactor existing software components to improve performance and functionality within an AWS cloud environment.

Candidates must possess at least 20 years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in Java, and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Qualifications

• 20 years of software engineering experience essential.
• 6 years of recent experience in Java development required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modernize the IC-specific NiagaraFiles application.
• Build NiFi microservices and refactor existing components.
• Enhance performance, functionality, and scalability in AWS.

Skills

Java development

AWS development

Software engineering experience

Multi-threaded application development

Containerized applications with Docker

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Maven

Jira

JUnit

Mockito

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (NiFi)

Job Locations: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition ID: 2026-168084

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Join the NiagaraFiles development team to maintain and modernize the IC-specific NiagaraFiles application and its components. This role involves working with unclassified Apache NiFi components that form the foundation of the IC NiagaraFiles environment. Telework is permitted up to two days per week when there are tasks that can be effectively completed remotely, such as NiFi development. Key responsibilities include modernizing the software by building NiFi microservices and refactoring existing NiagaraFiles components to enhance performance, functionality, and scalability within the AWS cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Twenty (20) years of software engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Note: Four (4) additional years of software engineering experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of six (6) years of recent experience in Java development, including Java 8, 11, and 21.
• Strong understanding of class loading and multi-threaded application development.
• Experience refactoring software to operate efficiently in an AWS cloud environment.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with JUnit and Mockito for automated testing.
• Experience working with mission data formats.
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi and/or NiagaraFiles.
• Hands-on experience in the AWS environment.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker for containerized applications.
• Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficiency with development tools such as Git, Maven, and Jira.
• Understanding of automation practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.