Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

About Peraton

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

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