Software Developer - job 1 of 4

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Software Developer to participate in the development and maintenance of custom code in support of cutting-edge software initiatives, including applications designed to assist digital forensic and malware analysis operations. The candidate will actively contribute to cyber capabilities development and deployment to address emerging mission requirements. Some of the responsibilities of this role include software development, technology recommendations, application security testing, documentation and collaboration with technical government entities. This rewarding and autonomous position directly supports Cyber operations and allows for remote work.

 

In this position you will:

• Develop and engineer automated operational solutions, including augmenting current software solutions through a combination of Python, Web, and API development.
• Lead efforts to build and use automation technologies, while collaborating with internal teams to fix and improve products.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain a polygraph. 
• 6 years of experience in direct support of a major program, project or activity relating to computer software development
• 4 years of experience directly related to the following:
  • Python and JavaScript application development 
  • Docker/Kubernetes
  • Modern development practices to include Agile and Git
  • Bug tracking systems such as Jira and Gitlab
  • Development with cloud computing technologies, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Linux

Preferred Additional Skills:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Experience/familiarity with:
• CI/CD pipeline
• Software development activities in Linux/Windows/Web environments
• Elasticsearch
• Databases, both relational and NoSQL

 

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on 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 and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

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