Senior Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly | Lead & Innovate

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance (poly) for Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires extensive SWE experience, strong leadership potential, and demonstrated expertise in Agile environments.

The position emphasizes design, development, and integration across complex systems, with opportunities to lead small efforts and contribute to process improvements. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• 14 years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• JIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control.
• Proficient in coordinating Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to inform software design, performance expectations, and technical feasibility.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, including enhancing existing systems with new features and capabilities.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints.
• Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic.
• Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability.
• Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions.
• Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software components.

Skills

SWE experience

Security clearance

Agile/Scrum coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

4 years substitute for degree

Tools

JIRA

GitLab

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with TS/SCI clearance (poly) for Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires extensive SWE experience, strong leadership potential, and demonstrated expertise in Agile environments.

The position emphasizes design, development, and integration across complex systems, with opportunities to lead small efforts and contribute to process improvements. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and ongoing system enhancements.