Software Developer

Peraton; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a software developer in New Jersey to support FAA programs with expertise in cloud platforms and modern programming languages. Responsibilities include developing, testing, and maintaining applications while ensuring compliance with federal standards. Candidates should have experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and Agile methodologies, and possess relevant educational qualifications. The role requires on-site presence at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township.

Qualifications

• Must obtain/Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).

Responsibilities

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture reviews.
• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications.
• Conduct peer code reviews for coding standards adherence.

Skills

Software development in Java

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Agile development methodologies

Developing RESTful APIs

Microservices architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience

Master's degree with 3 years of experience

Associate's degree with 7 years of experience

High School diploma with 9 years of experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or Master's degree and 3 years or Associate’s degree and 7 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated experience in software development using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar.
• Experience designing and developing applications in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and working within microservices architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
• Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).

Location

• On-site at the Tech Center near Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Responsibilities

• Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.
• Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.
• Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
• Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.
• Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
• Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.
• Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.
• Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.