SR Full Stack Software Engineer

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Fertility treatment

Job summary

Peraton is hiring a SR Full Stack Software Engineer to design and develop backend services for secure satellite ground communications. You will build multi-tenant cloud services, APIs, and platform components using Python and TypeScript, while collaborating with MBSE and Test teams to align requirements and delivery.

A Secret clearance is required and 14+ years of experience may apply with various degree levels.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in software/engineering or related field with extensive experience.
• Secret clearance required and must be maintained.
• Proficiency in Python for backend/API development.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL, triggers, functions, stored procedures.
• RBAC/ABAC-based authentication/authorization.
• Microservice architectures and backend service design.
• Proficient in TypeScript and modern web tooling.
• Frontend development with Vite, modern frameworks, responsive design.
• Git-based source control and code review processes.
• Refining requirements into actionable designs and resolving production issues.
• Knowledge of PKI concepts and Kafka messaging.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services and APIs on cloud platforms (AWS).
• Architect and implement multi-tenant backend services.
• Translate business needs into system-level technical solutions.
• Mentor team members and present designs to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with MBSE and Test teams to align requirements and models.
• Address production issues using structured diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of satellite ground systems.

Skills

Python backend

PostgreSQL

RBAC/ABAC security

Microservices

TypeScript

Vite frontend

Git version control

Zero Trust

Docker/Kubernetes/Helm

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is delivering advanced mission planning, digital engineering, and command‑and‑control capabilities supporting the U.S. Government’s space communications enterprise. Our team uses modern MBSE practices to translate mission needs into precise, traceable, and verifiable technical requirements across a complex, multi‑system environment.

As a SR Full Stack Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of core platform services that support secure, scalable, and reliable satellite ground communications and data‑transport capabilities. You will develop backend architectures, implement mission‑critical services, and participate in technical decision‑making that ensures consistent, resilient, and compliant system performance for U.S. Government missions. In this role, you will create backend components, collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, and ensure technical solutions align with system requirements and program objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Build multi‑tenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services with a focus on automation, security, testing, and maintainability.
• Create software system designs from business requirements and translate functional needs into technical specifications.
• Refine ambiguous or incomplete requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Gather requirements from users and translate business needs into system‑level and component‑level technical solutions.
• Present technical designs and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Test teams to ensure alignment between requirements, models, and system implementation.
• Mentor other members of the technical team
• Develop backend services using Python, including API development, automation logic, and platform‑level components.
• Design user interfaces (UI) and implement reusable front‑end software components to support consistent, accessible, and maintainable application functionality.
• Design and develop microservices and associated communication patterns.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using structured diagnostic and troubleshooting methods.
• Solve technical challenges related to secure and scalable satellite communications infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 14+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field and 7+ years of experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum Secret clearance. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Proficiency in Python development for backend systems and APIs.
• Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing PostgreSQL databases, including SQL, triggers, functions, and stored procedures.
• Experience implementing RBAC and ABAC‑based authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Experience with microservice development and backend service architectures.
• Proficiency in developing software using TypeScript, including use of modern language features, strong type checking, and practices that support maintainable and reliable code.
• Experience developing and building front‑end applications using Vite and associated modern web development tools.
• Experience with contemporary front‑end development practices, including component‑based architecture, state management techniques, application routing, and responsive design.
• Experience using Git‑based source control systems and participating in structured code review processes.
• Experience refining requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Experience investigating and resolving production issues in operational environments.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated test methodologies.
• Working knowledge of PKI concepts and asynchronous messaging architectures such as Kafka.
• Experience applying Zero Trust software development principles.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for containerized deployment and orchestration.

Desired qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with MBSE and Test engineering teams.
• Ability to prepare and present technical designs and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to gather requirements from users and translate business needs into technical implementations.
• Ability to mentor technical team members in software engineering practices.
• Ability to learn new tools, technologies, or frameworks in support of evolving project needs.

Benefits

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

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

$146,000 - $234,000. 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.