Developer - Generative AI Platform and Mission Support

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a Developer to provide customer development support while also contributing to a broader Generative AI Platform and AI Program Management Office (PMO) initiatives. This role is focused on hands‑on software engineering execution—building features, fixing defects, writing tests, and helping maintain a production platform that serves critical customer mission needs.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a junior‑to‑mid‑level engineer to grow their skills in a meaningful, mission‑driven environment. You will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads, contributing directly to production software while gaining exposure to AI‑enabled platform development, cloud‑native engineering practices, and cross‑functional product delivery.

The ideal candidate is a motivated developer with solid programming fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and the ability to deliver reliable, well‑tested code in a collaborative team environment.

• Develop, test, and maintain software components supporting a generative AI platform under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads
• Build and maintain backend services, API endpoints, data processing logic, and integration components as directed by project requirements
• Contribute to front‑end development tasks as needed, supporting user‑facing features and interface improvements
• Write clean, well‑documented, and testable code that meets team quality standards and engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and personal development
• Support bug triage, defect resolution, and technical troubleshooting across the application stack
• Contribute to broader Generative AI Platform and AI PMO development tasks, including shared services, tooling, and cross‑platform integration work
• Assist with automated testing, CI/CD pipeline maintenance, and deployment support activities
• Collaborate with product owners, analysts, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Help maintain technical documentation, including code comments, API documentation, and system behaviour descriptions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team collaboration activities
• Continuously learn and grow technical skills, including exposure to AI/ML integration, cloud‑native development, and modern engineering practices

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 2‑5 years of relevant experience in software development, application engineering, or related technical roles
• Solid proficiency in Python with demonstrated ability to write production‑quality code
• Familiarity with web development fundamentals, including REST APIs, HTTP, and client‑server architecture
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with testing practices, including unit testing and basic integration testing
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, accept direction, and communicate progress effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability

• Experience with JavaScript/Type Script and front‑end frameworks (React preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with Rust is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker), or modern deployment practices
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (pytest or similar), or Dev Ops practices
• Interest in or exposure to AI/ML concepts, LLM‑enabled applications, or agentic AI systems
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django, or other Python web frameworks
• Familiarity with Postgre
  
  SQL or other relational database systems beyond basic SQL
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
• Exposure to government, aviation, or other mission‑driven technical environments
• Demonstrated initiative…