Senior Software Engineer

ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Software Engineer at Peraton, you will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and deploying new features for a critical data transmission application that directly supports the US intelligence community. You will collaborate with a small, highly skilled team to build a robust, secure system that serves as the interface between multiple enterprise networks. This application plays a vital role in transmitting critical intelligence data from field sources to downstream systems. Your contributions will be instrumental as the application evolves into the central hub for all NiFi channels. Join an exciting and mission-driven program where you will help protect national security!Responsibilities:Design, develop, and implement new features for a data transmission application using Java and Apache NiFi.Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate the application with multiple enterprise networks, ensuring secure and efficient data flow.Contribute to the technical roadmap, advancing the application into the central transmission hub for NiFi channels supporting the US intelligence community.Provide mentorship to junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.Ensure high-quality code by adhering to best practices for testing, continuous integration, and code reviews.Work within Agile development frameworks to iterate and deliver software solutions that meet mission-critical objectives.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Active TS/SCI security clearance with relevant polygraph.Minimum of 12 years of software development experience with a BS/BA degree or at least 10 years of experience with an MS/MA degree.At least 4 years of Java or Python experience.Demonstrated experience working in a Linux environment.Proven expertise in AWS development, including knowledge of S3 buckets and EC2 instances.Experience working within Agile development methodologies.Desired Qualifications:Experience with Apache NiFi, especially in data flow management and integration.Familiarity with DevSecOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform, etc.Experience with AWS SQS and Apache Kafka for message queuing and stream processing.Why Join Us? At Peraton, you’ll be working on projects that support the US intelligence community and have a direct impact on national security. You will be part of a talented team that collaborates to solve complex challenges and deliver critical systems for our nation's defense. If you want to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work, come join us!Apply Today! Join an exciting program and contribute to fulfilling work that supports the intelligence community at Peraton. We look forward to hearing from you!Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, 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 planPeraton OverviewPeraton 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2025-156876Position Category: Information TechnologyClearance: Top Secret/SCI w/Poly