Software Engineer, Lead Associate

Software Engineer, Lead Associate

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition ID

2025-158267

Position Category

Information Technology

Clearance

Top Secret / SCI w / Poly

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Our team develops and supports a suite of products designed to automate manual workflows, allowing mission partners to focus on complex, high-value challenges. We follow Agile methodologies and embrace DevOps practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.

This role is based at a contractor facility that offers flexible work schedules. Telework options may also be available, depending on tasking and with customer approval.

Key Qualifications :

Proven experience in Full Stack Development (Front-End and Back-End) using Java and JavaScript

Strong foundation in Java , including Spring and JUnit

Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js

Working knowledge of JSON for data interchange

Experience with Elasticsearch and the ELK Stack

Familiarity with Redis for in-memory data structures

Understanding of MongoDB and document-oriented databases

Hands-on experience with Docker containerization

Experience with container orchestration tools like Docker Swarm or Kubernetes

Proficiency with Git and GitLab for source control

Experience with CI / CD pipelines using GitLab CI / CD or Jenkins

Qualifications

• Active TS / SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• Seven (7) years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications :

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 participation in an attractive bonus plan.

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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

$86,000 - $138,000. 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.

EEO

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