Software Developer - Java/Python

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton, a next-generation national security company, seeks a Software Developer – Java/Python in the US to join a skilled IT team. You will develop, test, and maintain a distributed processing application using Python and Java within Agile teams, collaborating with Product Owner, Analysts, and DBAs to meet backend-frontend requirements.

The ideal candidate has deep Java/Python experience, strong SQL (Snowflake), AWS, and shell scripting, and can work independently with minimal supervision while

Qualifications

• 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Strong Python development with JAVA experience or Strong JAVA Development with python experience
• Experience with distributed workloads via Spark/Hadoop/Other
• Must have SQL skills; Snowflake experience
• AWS experience
• Strong shell scripting
• Must be a team player
• Excellent executive function and communication skills
• US Citizen or Green Card - must have been in US 3 of the last 5 years
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain a complex distributed processing application utilizing python and Java.
• The developer will work closely with Product Owner/Data Coaches/Analysts/DBA and Scrum/Kanban teams Ensure alignment with program standards, backend-frontend requirements.
• Agile delivery expectations.
• Work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.

Skills

Python development

Java development

SQL

Snowflake

AWS

Shell scripting

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Linux CLI

VS Code

Job description

Software Developer - Java/Python

Job Location: US

Requisition ID: 2026-167118

Position Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Public Trust

Responsibilities

We are looking to add a Senior Java/Python Developer to our team of talented professionals.

The Senior Java/Python Developer will work closely with Product Owner/Data Coaches/Analysts/DBA and Scrum/Kanban teams.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, test and maintain a complex distributed processing application utilizing python and Java.
• The developer will work closely with Product Owner/Data Coaches/Analysts/DBA and Scrum/Kanban teams Ensure alignment with program standards, backend-frontend requirements.
• Agile delivery expectations.
• Work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision.
• Strong Python development with JAVA experience or Strong JAVA Development with python experience
• Experience with distributed workloads via Spark/Hadoop/Other
• Must have SQL skills; Snowflake experience
• AWS experience
• Strong shell scripting
• Must be a team player
• Excellent executive function and communication skills
• US Citizen or Green Card - must have been in US 3 of the last 5 years
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience; certification preferred.
• CLI Linux experience
• Visual Studio (VS code) or other IDE experience
• Job scheduling / process automation experience
• Rules-based model experience
• Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) information systems.
• CMS - Medicare or Medicaid claims experience
• Rules engine experience (ODM/DRools etc)

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 do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.