Peraton

Software Engineer (Clearance Required)

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1 day ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
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Base Salary

$80k - $128k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Support software development across design, development, integration, testing, deployment, sustainment, and modernization.
  • Develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance mission applications, backend services, APIs, automation capabilities, and operational tools.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, code reviews, technical demonstrations, and secure software delivery activities.
  • Integrate software capabilities across distributed systems, mission applications, databases, and enterprise environments.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, software designs, interface definitions, and deployment procedures.
  • Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, defect resolution, software testing, verification and validation, and operational readiness support.
  • Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operations teams in classified operational environments.
  • Support modernization and continuous improvement focused on scalability, maintainability, security, and system performance.
  • Ensure compliance with security, configuration management, and software quality standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 0+ years of experience; four additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance after joining the program.
  • Foundational software development experience in DoD, aerospace, cyber, enterprise IT, or mission-focused environments.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
  • Familiarity with software integration, testing, troubleshooting, debugging, version control, and secure software delivery tools.
  • Experience working in Linux and/or Windows development environments.
  • Ability to collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and operational support teams.
  • Desired qualifications include Top Secret clearance, relevant space or missile-warning mission experience, satellite ground-system or command-and-control experience, containerization, cloud or hybrid infrastructure, Jira, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, cybersecurity practices, and related technical certifications.

Benefits

  • Position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated timeline aligned to program transition activities.
  • Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Tech Stack

C++DockerGitGradleJavaJenkinsKubernetesLinuxMavenPythonWindows

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About Peraton

10,000+ employees

Peraton builds and integrates mission systems, cyber, space, and intelligence solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and civil agencies. It delivers enterprise IT, satellite and terrestrial communications, and spectrum management under government contracts. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and is privately held by Veritas Capital.

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