Software Engineering, Associate - Herndon, VA

re-zoo-me; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is hiring entry-level Software Engineers for our Herndon, VA location to support a large classified program. The role focuses on developing, operating, and maintaining mission-critical enterprise capabilities with cloud-native, microservice-based products.

Candidates should be prepared to work in an Agile, DevOps, test-driven environment and pursue a TS/SCI clearance as required. The position targets Summer 2027 start after securing the necessary government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related STEM field.
• Strong Java OOP development fundamentals.
• Experience with Python, Angular, and SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply agile development processes and implement features from user stories.
• Develop using Java full stack and maintain platform applications.
• Create and update libraries and services as required by project scope.
• Resolve database issues and implement new features for existing systems.
• Collaborate with team members in a DevOps, cloud-native environment.

Skills

Java OOP development

Python

Angular

PostgreSQL/SQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Job description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking Entry-level Software Engineers in our Herndon, VA location to support a large software development classified program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. Program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with effort to develop and deliver modernized cloud native, microservice-based products. Team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and behavior and test-driven development practices.

The target start date for this position is Summer 2027, after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance, as dictated by the government program.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will apply agile development processes to implement features as defined by user stories, 3-week Sprints/3 Month Spins.
• Development using Java full stack.
• Develop/maintain platform related applications and libraries.
• Develop/maintain existing applications as requirements are requested and when updates are required.
• Candidate will resolve database issues and create new features/functionality for existing database.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph prior to starting.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical or scientific fields, such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, information technology, management information systems, or related STEM degree program and 0-2 years of experience.
• May/June 2027 grads are welcome to apply.
• Strong foundational knowledge working with Java OOP development.
• Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• An already active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 3.0 and above GPA.
• Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering life-cycle.
• Previous hands-on experience through coursework or internships.
• Previous hands-on coding experience with Python, Angular, Postgres, & SQL.

Details

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

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