Software Engineer

Peraton; Virginia, Great Falls Crossing (MN, VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support critical IT infrastructure and legacy applications for a national security mission. In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing software systems while collaborating with analysts and engineers to ensure optimal performance. This position requires a strong background in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python, along with experience in cloud environments like AWS and Azure. Join a team that tackles the most challenging problems in national security and contributes to missions that matter.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or related field.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience in multiple environments including AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems.
• Coordinate software system installations and monitor equipment functioning.
• Develop and integrate bug fixes and new feature enhancements.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

AWS

Azure

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

EC2

S3

Job description

Software Engineer

Job Locations

US-VA-Reston

Requisition ID

2024-149390

Position Category

Engineering

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Enterprise IT infrastructure and legacy applications maintenance support to an IC customer.

The function areas include: Operations and Maintenance (O&M), legacy application/system mission

capability enhancements, infrastructure, security, web applications, metrics, compliance-related audit,

Service/Help Desk, procurement of hardware and software, and Disaster Recovery (DR). Enhancements

include bugfixes, improving the capabilities of and adding new functions to a legacy application.

Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems
• Confers with systems analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Designs, develops, and modifies software systems, using analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Coordinates software system installations and monitors equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
• Performs software engineering and development activities associated with supporting, maintaining, and enhancing software.
• Develops and integrates bug fixes and new feature enhancements using Intelligence Community standard development tools and processes.

**This position is contingent on contract award.**

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with minimum 8 years of experience - or 6 years experience with MS/MA - or 3 years experience with PhD.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance required with Polygraph.
• Programming Language Experience including - but not limited to - Java, JavaScript and Python.
• Experience in multiple environments, including AWS and Azure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using Jira, Confluence.
• Experience with EC2, S3.
• Understanding of and experience with network administration and security protocols on various domains.
• Experience with Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or Law Enforcement applications and/or intelligence data.
• Experience within the IC, DoD, DHS, or FBI security domains highly desired.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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