Cloud Software Engineer

About the position

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to support our Cyber Mission business unit located in Annapolis Junction, MD. Peraton supports multiple products that automate manual tasks so that mission customers can focus on more complex issues. The team employs Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to ensure that high-quality, reliable software is delivered to the customer. The position is to be performed at contractor facility which allows for flexible work schedules. In addition, the opportunity for teleworking is available based on tasking and customer approval.

Requirements

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in software development or engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, and problem diagnosis/resolution
• Proficiency in Java, with hands-on experience using the Spring and JUnit frameworks
• Experience working with Git and GitLab for source control and collaborative development
• An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field from an accredited college or university is highly desired and may be substituted for 2 years of experience
• Acceptable technical disciplines include Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar fields

Nice-to-haves

• Full stack development experience, with proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies (Java/JavaScript)
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, such as React or Vue.js
• Familiarity with JSON data structures and data exchange
• Exposure to NoSQL databases, including MongoDB
• Familiarity with search and logging tools such as ElasticSearch and the ELK stack
• Experience with in-memory data stores like Redis
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Understanding of Docker orchestration tools like Docker Swarm or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud computing environments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins
• Experience working with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
• Possession of at least one of the following Cloud Developer Certifications: AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan