Cloud Software Engineer

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to join a high-performing Cyber Intelligence team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you will provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services supporting complex operational environments. You’ll work within an Agile Scrum framework to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions across the full software lifecycle. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting real-world mission systems — from development and integration through sustainment and optimization. What You’ll Do Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering support Perform requirements analysis and translate mission needs into technical solutions Design, develop, install, integrate, test, validate, and sustain cloud-based applications Diagnose and resolve software issues across development and production environments Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum environment using JIRA Develop and implement unit tests, test plans, and test scripts Integrate software components within AWS and Linux-based environments Enhance and optimize cloud architectures for performance and scalability Support ongoing maintenance and mission sustainment activities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Eight years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C, C++.
• Five years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux ( Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.
• Three years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.
• A bachelors degree in a technical field is required (NOTE: We can accept 4 additional years of experience in lieu of the degree)
• One of the following Cloud Certifications are required: AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Possession of a certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.

Nice To Haves

• A Masters degree in a technical field would qualify for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering support
• Perform requirements analysis and translate mission needs into technical solutions
• Design, develop, install, integrate, test, validate, and sustain cloud-based applications
• Diagnose and resolve software issues across development and production environments
• Support full lifecycle software engineering in an Agile/Scrum environment using JIRA
• Develop and implement unit tests, test plans, and test scripts
• Integrate software components within AWS and Linux-based environments
• Enhance and optimize cloud architectures for performance and scalability
• Support ongoing maintenance and mission sustainment activities

Benefits

• Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level