Cloud Software Engineer

Peraton • Annapolis Junction, MD

16h

About The Position

Designs, develops, and implements secure cloud-based solutions that support scalable, resilient, and mission-critical environments. Responsible for architecting cloud infrastructure, developing detailed technical plans, and defining specifications to support the deployment of modern cloud platforms and services. Collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and develop specifications for new cloud-based products, services, applications, and enterprise solutions. Leads the deployment and integration of cloud management platforms, continuously evaluating system performance and implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Supports the development and expansion of a cloud services portfolio, including value-added capabilities that enhance enterprise infrastructure and mission support. Develops solution recommendations and prepares Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for cloud initiatives. Conducts cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud solutions with alternatives such as virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, or on-premises infrastructure to identify optimal deployment strategies and areas of highest return on investment. Performs operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance with security requirements. Implements automation to improve operational efficiency, including monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of system events. Designs, develops, and maintains infrastructure as code (IaC) and leverages CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent, repeatable deployments and streamlined platform management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Math, Information Systems, Engineering) is required.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software development, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 4+ years of experience will be considered with a Master’s degree.
• 6+ years developing in high-level languages such as Java, C, or C++.
• 5+ years of experience developing software in UNIX/Linux (Red Hat 3–5) environments
• 3+ years of experience in software integration and testing, including test plan and test script development
• One of the following certifications is required prior to starting: AWS Solutions Architect – Associate AWS Developer – Associate AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional Possession of a Cloud certification is required and will be verified as part of the interview or offer process.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements secure cloud-based solutions that support scalable, resilient, and mission-critical environments.
• Architecting cloud infrastructure, developing detailed technical plans, and defining specifications to support the deployment of modern cloud platforms and services.
• Collaborates closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and develop specifications for new cloud-based products, services, applications, and enterprise solutions.
• Leads the deployment and integration of cloud management platforms, continuously evaluating system performance and implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Supports the development and expansion of a cloud services portfolio, including value-added capabilities that enhance enterprise infrastructure and mission support.
• Develops solution recommendations and prepares Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for cloud initiatives.
• Conducts cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud solutions with alternatives such as virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, or on-premises infrastructure to identify optimal deployment strategies and areas of highest return on investment.
• Performs operations and maintenance of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring system availability, performance, and compliance with security requirements.
• Implements automation to improve operational efficiency, including monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of system events.
• Designs, develops, and maintains infrastructure as code (IaC) and leverages CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent, repeatable deployments and streamlined platform management.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees