External Title Fullstack Software Developer

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to work with a small team building an enterprise data analysis application. The ideal candidate has strong engineering fundamentals, experience across multiple programming languages, and a customer-first mindset.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications.
• Build modern, high-performance frontend and backend services.
• Develop and integrate with REST APIs.
• Optimize application performance and data processing.
• Implement secure, maintainable, and well-tested software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and deployment processes.

At Peraton, you'll contribute to mission‑critical innovation that strengthens national defense.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge simulation technologies
, collaborate with top engineers and defense experts, and make a direct impact on the success of U.S. and allied missions.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph
• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience;
  Masters degree with 3 years of experience; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience with software engineering principles and process
• Ability to design, develop, test, and maintain full‑stack applications
• Ability and desire to interact professionally with customer personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Full‑Stack Applications
• Typescript / Java Script
• React ecosystem
• Data and relationship visualization (D3.js)
• API design and third‑party API integration
• Performance optimization and data processing
• Backend architecture
• Enterprise security (Zero Trust, PKI, JWT)
• Dev Ops practices (containers, CI/CD, automated testing)
• Linux computer systems
• Git version control

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  to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.