Software Engineer

Join our Technology and Engineering Software Delivery Center and support exciting projects across Peraton in areas such as communications, space, cybersecurity, defense, health, and mobile. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment that allows you to grow your skills and your career while building experience in a variety of different projects and domains.

You'll work in an Agile software development environment supporting requirements/story development, software architecture and design, software development, and unit/component testing. The initial project assignment for this position is in the space domain supporting full-stack development in a cloud-native environment for a near-Earth space communications project.

Required Qualifications:

0-4 years of experience with a BS/BA or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• A demonstrated ability to pick up new programming languages and technologies quickly, with existing experience in Java, Python, and/or GoLang
• Knowledge of coding languages and programming experience (HTML5, and JavaScript, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js). Java, C++, C#), Scripting with python and Unix.
• Understanding of the whole SDLC, Agile Methodology
• Familiarity with Cloud Computing (IaC-terraform, AWS, Kubernetes, GitLab/GitHub) and Computer networks (TCP/UDP)
• Familiarity with software engineering principles, including design patterns, architectural concepts, and scalability (Microservices, 12 factor app, SOLID principles, CI/CD).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Prior experience working with DevSecOps processes and tools
• Experience with web development frameworks, database technologies, web services, and/or web application servers
• Experience with Amazon Web Services development, including Lambda, Amplify, etc.
• Experience with deploying software into cloud environments, particularly AWS, using technologies such as Ansible, Docker, and Rancher
• Experience with Terraform and cloud automation tools
• Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action and an ability to find innovative ways to solve problems

Location:

Herndon, VA with hybrid work arrangements

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.