Software Developer

Peraton; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security company in New Jersey is seeking a Software Developer to influence architecture and deliver innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in front-end Angular development and back-end Java Spring Boot development. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support aviation safety and modernization initiatives. A Bachelor's degree and U.S. Citizenship are required. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 - $128,000 annually.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Proven experience in software development, including front-end and back-tier development.
• Experience with Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with Angular framework.

Responsibilities

• Support technical design and architecture for complex software systems.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure adherence to standards.
• Translate business and technical requirements into secure software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Write clean and efficient code.

Skills

Angular web development

Java Spring Boot API development

RESTful APIs

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma/equivalent

Tools

JUnit

Mocha

Jasmine

Job description

Software Developer

Job Locations: US-NJ-Atlantic City

Requisition ID: 2026-164069
Position Category: Information Technology
Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

Support technical design, conduct design reviews, and ensure application requirements and standards are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high‑quality solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence. Work on safety validation efforts or lead teams on major FAA programs, directly impacting millions of passengers and aviation professionals.

Work Location: On‑site at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Your Impact

Design, build, and evolve complex software solutions supporting safety, reliability, and modernization of the National Airspace System. Influence architectural decisions, guide development standards, and mentor engineering teams delivering high‑impact solutions.

• Support technical design and architecture for complex software systems.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, requirements, and performance standards.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with technical customers, project managers, QA engineers, and other developers to ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance, improve user experience, and reduce technical debt.

Why This Opportunity Stands Apart

This role places you at the center of aviation modernization efforts at one of the FAA's most important technical hubs. You won't just contribute code—you will influence architecture, mentor teams, and help define how secure, scalable systems are built in a regulated, safety‑critical environment.

The mission is consequential. The responsibility is real. The impact is nationwide. Your work will:

• Strengthen the safety of the U.S. aviation system.
• Support nationally significant modernization initiatives.
• Place you at the forefront of mission‑driven federal engineering.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience OR Associate's degree and 7 years experience OR HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years experience.
• Proven experience in software development, including front‑end Angular web development and back‑tier Java Spring Boot API development.
• Experience with Spring Boot framework, including RESTful APIs, controllers, services, and repositories.
• Experience with Angular, including components, services, pipes, and routing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission‑critical software development environments.
• Knowledge of TypeScript and its benefits for large‑scale applications.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) for front‑end development.
• Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mocha, and Jasmine.
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

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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 solve the 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. 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

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