Peraton
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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.
Analyze user and system requirements to inform software design, performance expectations, and technical feasibility
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, including enhancing existing systems with new features and capabilities
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints
Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic
Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability
Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutions
Support testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software components
Documentation & Process
Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software and system components
Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows
Perform quality control activities to ensure adherence to coding standards and system requirements
Team Contribution & Leadership Growth
Contribute effectively within a development team, with the ability to lead small efforts or tasks as needed
Assist in coordinating development activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery of software solutions
Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical enhancements
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Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
14 years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Four years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
JIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control.
Proficient in coordinating Agile/Scrum teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Agile / Scrum Methodologies: Applied iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments.
AWS Cloud Security: Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data.
CI/CD Pipelines: Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing,
building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Benefits: Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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.
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.
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. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
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