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Senior Applications Development Lead

Peraton
Peraton Salary
Woodlawn, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking an Senior Application Development Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will lead application development and deployment of system functionality. The Development Lead will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and effective technical solutions to include maintenance of current systems, enhancements, and major modernization efforts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

 

The Application Development Lead’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

  • Planning and managing application development activities for the customer relationship management (CRM) application and related systems.
  • Leading the development team during project phases.
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance to project resources.
  • Offering technical oversight to ensure software quality standards are met.
  • Monitoring system development and deployment progress.
  • Addressing system issues/defects, including desktop application, integration application, and all supporting tools.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Oracle Siebel or Pega.
  • Strong technical background: experience with modern programming languages, architectures (microservices, distributed systems), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and software engineering best practices.
  • Proven track record managing software delivery from concept through production in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent leadership, communication (written & oral), and collaboration skills; comfortable interacting with engineers and senior executives alike.
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies, backlog management, and continuous delivery practices.
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Must reside close to Woodlawn, MD as this is a hybrid role.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Supervisory or lead experience.
  • Experience in healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Experience with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) or Federal Healthcare Programs.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of CMS processes and standards.

 

**This role is contingent upon Peraton winning an award.**

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.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $135,000 - $216,000

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