Software Developer - Space Domain

Peraton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton in Colorado Springs is seeking a Software Developer to contribute to the Space Weather Analysis Forecasting Service (SWAFS) GovCloud solution. You will work within an Agile team, translate requirements into architectural designs, and drive the implementation from code to deployment.

The ideal candidate has Java experience, familiarity with Spring ecosystems, and the ability to collaborate with senior architects while upholding coding standards and DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors or Masters with relevant software development experience as per listed requirements.
• At least 3 years of progressive software development experience and solid Java background.
• Experience with Spring and Spring Kafka, or comparable event-driven messaging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and documentation of software architecture for SWAFS GovCloud solution.
• Translate requirements into architectural designs, interaction flows, and artifacts.
• Collaborate with Senior Architects, Chief Systems Engineers, and Product Owners to align designs with objectives.
• Support decomposition of architectural requirements into development stories and sprint tasks.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC: definition, design, implementation, testing, deployment.
• Write and review Java code; guide on standards and patterns.
• Promote design guidelines and coding standards across the team.
• Evaluate frameworks, tools, and technologies to meet system needs.
• Participate in peer reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Support REST API design and data/service integration for SaaS.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and DevSecOps practices.
• Assist in source control, build, and release management.
• Produce ADRs and technical specifications for architecture.
• Support customer-facing architecture demonstrations.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Kafka

GitLab

CI/CD

REST API

DevSecOps

AWS

Software Architecture

Agile

Testing

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in CS/related

Master's degree

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Job description

Software Developer - Space Domain

Job Locations

US-CO-Colorado Springs

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Developer to support a customer in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting the Space Weather Analysis Forecasting Service (SWAFS) GovCloud solution. This role is suited for an experienced developer who brings strong hands‑on coding skills and ideally some exposure to software architecture concepts. The ideal candidate is a solid, self‑sufficient developer who can contribute meaningfully to complex systems, work within an Agile team, and grow into broader technical responsibilities over time.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the design and documentation of software architecture for the SWAFS GovCloud solution, including system components, data flows, and integration patterns
• Translate high-level engineering and mission requirements into actionable architectural designs, interaction flows, and development artifacts
• Collaborate with Senior Architects, Chief Systems Engineers, and Product Owners to align technical designs with program objectives
• Support decomposition of architectural requirements into consumable development stories and sprint-level tasks
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: definition, design, implementation, unit testing, and deployment
• Write and review application code primarily in Java; support and guide developers on coding standards and architectural patterns
• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and coding standards across the development team
• Evaluate and recommend frameworks, tools, and technologies to meet system requirements
• Participate in peer code and design reviews; provide constructive technical feedback
• Support REST API design and data/service integration architecture feeding into SaaS applications
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and DevSecOps best practices
• Assist in defining structured practices in source code management, build and release management
• Produce clear and concise architectural documentation, decision records (ADRs), and technical specifications
• Support customer‑facing technical presentations of architecture and system functionality

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field and 7+ years of relevant software development experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant software development experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• At least 3 years of progressive software development experience
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, development best practices, and applicable frameworks
• Demonstrated software development experience using Java
• Experience with Spring and Spring Kafka, or comparable event‑driven messaging technologies
• Experience using GitLab for source control, collaboration, and/or CI/CD
• Strong hands‑on experience developing and executing software test plans, procedures, and cases
• Experience supporting deployments to high‑side or restricted‑access environments
• Experience troubleshooting, monitoring, and supporting software in operational environments
• Experience documenting, tracking, and resolving software defects and bugs
• Experience supporting software demonstrations, technical reviews, or customer‑facing events
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The candidate must maintain the clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience working across a larger Software Architecture team
• Experience in a Software Architect, IT Systems Architect, or equivalent role is a plus but not required
• Recent experience supporting the United States Space Force, Department of Defense, space systems, satellites, or similarly complex aerospace systems
• Experience with high‑TRL systems and transitioning software from development and test environments into operations
• Experience with automated testing, DevSecOps, continuous integration, or continuous delivery
• Experience with UML, DoDAF, or comparable modeling and engineering methodologies
• Experience designing or deploying applications in an AWS environment
• Experience leading or mentoring software, test, integration, or operations teams
• Experience using AI‑assisted development or software engineering tools
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification or equivalent cloud architecture experience

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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

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.