Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

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. Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions. About The Role Title Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly) Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer ( TS/SCI w/ Poly ) to support our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain cloud‑based applications that support critical national security missions. These solutions automate complex workflows and enable mission operators to focus on high‑priority cyber operations. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment leveraging DevOps best practices and modern cloud technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performing software solutions. This position is performed onsite at a contractor facility, with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval. What You’ll Do Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud‑based software applications Support full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, integration, testing, and troubleshooting Contribute to system enhancements, performance improvements, and operational stability Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver mission‑focused capabilities Support CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems Qualifications Basic Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required Eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field is highly desired Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience Master’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience Acceptable fields include Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar Must possess one of the following cloud certifications: AWS Certified Developer – Associate AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Experience with full‑stack development (Java and JavaScript) Experience with Java, Spring, and JUnit Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js) Experience working with REST APIs and JSON Experience with Elasticsearch/ELK and Redis Familiarity with MongoDB Experience with Docker and containerization Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration tools Experience with AWS cloud services Experience with Git or GitLab Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins) Preferred Qualifications Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) Additional Requirement Cloud certification will be verified during the interview or offer process Details 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. 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 Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on‑camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peraton