Cloud Software Engineer (Java), Lead Associate - TS/SCI w/poly
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. 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.
About the Role
We're seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support mission-critical operations within our dynamic Compute Team. You'll be part of a collaborative group developing and optimizing a massively parallel enterprise platform that drives large-scale, data-intensive analytics.
Responsibilities
- Develop cloud-native software solutions using Java, working within a cutting-edge ecosystem of Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo, and other open-source tools
- Build and support scalable, distributed systems that manage and process vast amounts of mission data
- Tackle complex technical challenges that directly impact national security efforts
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while also having the autonomy to drive projects independently
- Learn and adapt to new technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Work with a team to automate the ATO process using the Risk Management Framework
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
- High School/GED and 8 years in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, installation, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years' experience
- A master's degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years' experience
- One or more of the following certifications are required:
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Elastic Certified Engineer
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with microservices and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Experience with designing, architecting, and securing cloud resources in AWS using Terraform, automatically deploying, upgrading and maintaining them through CI/CD pipelines
- Efficient with GitLab and feature branching
- Fluently author, review and edit documents in Markdown
- Working knowledge of Scrum and using a ticket system to track work
- Experience with Python
- Familiarity with AWS technologies
- Experience with GitLab
Tech Stack & Tools
- Java, Kubernetes, Hadoop, Accumulo
- Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)
- Cloud-native architectures
- Agile development methodologies
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
- Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan
- 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
Pay
Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on 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.