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Senior Cloud Software Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton
Laurel, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026 CLOSED ON 6/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Software Engineer TS/SCI w/Poly position at Peraton?

Responsibilities

The team is seeking a senior Cloud Software Engineer on a product development team. The candidate will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for products that are integrated into systems on large scale compute and storage clusters in a COOP setup.

  • Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, Ops Monitoring, and problem diagnosis/resolution at a high level of proficiency and independence.
  • Able to clearly communicate directions and provide guidance to more junior and mid-level programmer/analysts, as required.
  • Cloud Software Engineers must be adept at developing solutions which integrated or extended COTS or GOTS products.
  • Software Engineers may be responsible for evaluating/leading project needs, optimizations, determining tasks and durations, code/architecture reviews, and generating and reviewing designs for technical accuracy/completeness.

 

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
  • BS in a technical field and 8 years of experience; Masters and 6 years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Demonstrated experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
  • Experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C,C .
  • Shall have at least five (5) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.
  • Strong experience with Java Programming for distributed systems, with experience in networking, multi-threading, and distributed systems debugging
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Salt, CDK, and Terraform
  • Experience in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Ops Monitoring practices
  • Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools
  • Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
  • Familiarity with microservices software development technique and container-orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with Containerization (e.g. Docker)
  • Call-In Support may be required, along with possible Emergency Surge Support based on Ops Tempo
  • AWS Cloud experience, hybrid cloud environments, and similar commercial cloud technologies is required. Experience includes leveraging existing AWS loads, integration/leveraging of platforms and prototypes, architecting AWS solutions with cost optimization in mind, and migrating to/utilizing native AWS cloud services.
  • One of the following Cloud Developer Certification is required.
    • AWS Certified Developer-Associate
    • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
    • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
    • Elastic Certified Engineer

Preferred Skills and Domain Experience:

  • Apache Open-Source Hadoop
  • Spring Framework, Python, and Bash
  • Knowledge of security and compliance best practices
  • Data Warehouses, Presentation Tools, Data Flows, and AnalyticsUI/UX experience, Accessibility/508 compliance, and front-end development experience are a plus as the team creates/maintains a graphical user interface
  • JavaScript and Angular Familiarity
  • Full Stack Development Experience
  • Familiarity with using AI to aid in debugging and development

 

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

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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

Salary : $176,000 - $282,000

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