Software Engineer, Senior Advisor Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

25 days of PTO accrued annually

Eligible for attractive bonus plan

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm located in Maryland is seeking candidates for a software development role that requires a TS/SCI clearance. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in software engineering. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, software design, debugging, and collaborating with teams on system integration. The position offers enhanced benefits including subsidized health coverage and 25 days of PTO annually.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with current polygraph is required.
• 14 years in programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
• Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to inform software design and technical feasibility.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software solutions.
• Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions.
• Contribute to system integration efforts ensuring compatibility.
• Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements.
• Support testing efforts by developing test procedures.

Skills

JIRA & GitLab

Agile / Scrum Methodologies

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

AWS Cloud Security

CI/CD Pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or related discipline

Job description

Qualifications

• A TS/SCI with a current poly is required.
• 14 years in programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Technical Skills

• JIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control. Proficient in coordinating Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Agile / Scrum Methodologies: Applied iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments.
• AWS Cloud Security: Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

Benefits

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze user and system requirements to inform software design, performance expectations, and technical feasibility
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, including enhancing existing systems with new features and capabilities
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints
• Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic
• Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability
• Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions
• Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software components

Documentation & Process

• Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software and system components
• Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows
• Perform quality control activities to ensure adherence to coding standards and system requirements

Team Contribution & Leadership Growth

• Contribute effectively within a development team, with the ability to lead small efforts or tasks as needed
• Assist in coordinating development activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery of software solutions
• Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical enhancements