Sr. Software Developer

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an experienced Sr. Software Developer to support defense systems using the Scaled Agile Framework. This role involves developing solutions across the Software Development Lifecycle with a strong focus on cloud technologies and collaboration. Candidates must have a background in software development methodologies and hold a current Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience with modernization of IT systems and cloud transformation.
• Knowledge working with Relational & NoSQL Databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with teams.
• Ensure compliance with software development best practices.

Skills

Cloud technologies

DevOps

Agile Methodologies

CI/CD automation

Java

RESTful APIs

XML manipulation

Education

BS/BA (12 years), MS/MA (10 years), or PhD (8 years)

Tools

AWS Services

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Sr. Software Developer

Job Locations

US

Requisition ID

2025-157202

Position Category

Information Technology

Clearance

Secret

Responsibilities

Peraton has an opportunity for an experienced Sr. Software Developer. The position is a remote opportunity.

This program will support a customer that develops, enhances, and expand defense system capabilities using the Scaled Agile Large Solution Framework (SAFe) processes. The program itself will Vet personnel for security access, suitability, and credentialing. Preserve clearance, suitability, fitness, and credentialing adjudication decisions, and continuously evaluate cleared and trusted personnel, integrate and share information with other Federal Agencies and enable shared information to be used to identify and mitigate Insider Threat risks.

What you'll do:

Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Support the development and/or sustainment of a software development environment that covers the entire Software Development Lifecycle using current methodologies to include Continuous Deployment, Agile, and Development Operations (DevOps).
• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software.
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with cross-functional engineering and development teams in the planning, design, development, and utilization of Cloud-based capabilities for the development, modification, and deployment of commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) software.
• Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Confers with systems analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to design software and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
• Designs, develops and modifies software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Coordinates software testing and deployment to ensure specifications are met.
• Assist the Scrum Master and Scrum Team in providing technical expertise in executing contract deliverables.
• Provide support to the Chief Enterprise Architect, Release Train Engineer, Senior Leadership and the client with regards to software development best practices.
• Support Quality Assurance and Quality Control verification within all applicable phases of software development to assure all actions are completed in accordance with appropriate policy, standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with government Product Owners, cross-functional teams, and client vendors to support rapid integration and interoperability of software.
• Ensure the quality of all services and deliverables across the contract.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and compliance with all government and corporate policies.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• Education: 12 years with a BS/BA, or 10 years with an MS/MA, or 8 years with a PhD
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
• Experience with Cloud technologies, specifically using AWS Services (Microservices, Lambda, SQS/SNS, S3, Cloudwatch , Dynamo DB etc), Git, popular CI/CD tools.
• Experience with modernization of an IT system or program and transformation to the cloud
• Experience with CI/CD automation, and/or DevSecOps practices to increase delivery velocity
• Experience in manipulating XML payloads to conform pre-defined XSD schemas
• Experience in developing Web Services / RESTful APIs and API Integration
• Experience using Jira and Confluence; developing user stories and identifying features based on client requirements
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Relational & NoSQL Databases. (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Working knowledge of Agile Methodologies, Kanban Framework, and Waterfall. Working professional experience in full stack development using Java as a core competency
• Working professional experience with AWS ecosystem & implement cloud-native software solutions on AWS
• Certification: Requires Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (can be obtained after starting on program)

Desired Skills:

• AWS Developer Associate Certification
• Implementation of PaaS and CaaS platforms
• Foundation experience with Virtualization/Containerization using Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience in developing Java applications using the Spring Boot framework
• PKI experience, including digital signature and encryption of sensitive data
• Expertise with Go software, web applications, XML, XSD, JSON, and PostgreSQL database skills. Experience in manipulating XML payloads to conform pre-defined XSD schemas
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend development.

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.