Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

Herndon, VA, USA

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineering, Senior Associate in our Herndon, VA location to support a large software development classified program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. Program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with effort to develop and deliver modernized cloud native, microservice-based products. Team applies Agile methodology, Dev Ops principles and behavior and test‑driven development practices.

Responsibilities:

Candidate will apply Agile development processes to implement features as defined by user stories, 3‑week Sprints/3‑Month Spins. Development using Java full stack. Develop/maintain platform related applications and libraries. Develop/maintain existing applications as requirements are requested and when updates are required. Candidate will resolve database issues and in creating new features/functionality for existing database.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the position with 2+ years of applicable experience OR a Master's degree in an area relevant to the position; an additional 4 years of applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Strong foundational knowledge working with Java OOP development.
• Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering life‑cycle.
• Previous hands‑on experience.
• Previous hands‑on coding experience with Python, Angular, Postgres, and SQL.

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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

$80,000 - $128,000. 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.

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