Cloud Software Engineer, Senior Advisor

Cloud Software Engineer, Senior Advisor

Job Location:

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition :

Position Category:
Engineering

Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Join Peraton's Cyber Intel Team as a Cloud Software Engineer - Shape the Future of Cloud Solutions!

Peraton is excited to offer an immediate opportunity for a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Intel team in Laurel, Maryland
! If you're passionate about cutting‑edge cloud technologies and thrive in an agile, collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you. We're looking for someone who will be instrumental in supporting and developing advanced capabilities for a state‑of‑the‑art Data Warehouse integrated into large‑scale cloud infrastructure.

Note - This role has telework flexibility and would require some after hours on‑call support.

What You’ll Do:

• Design & Develop: Lead agile software design and development, creating innovative solutions for high‑performance services hosted on massive compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
• Optimize & Enhance: Implement testing, performance tuning, and optimization for cloud‑native applications, ensuring high availability and efficiency.
• Collaborate: Work closely with a dynamic, cross‑functional team to innovate and sustain our cloud‑based services.
• Support: Be the go‑to expert, providing operational and sustainment support with occasional after‑hours and on‑call responsibilities.
• Impact: Help shape the future of our cyber solutions and contribute to mission‑critical projects that make a difference.

What You Bring:

• AWS Expertise: Strong experience designing and developing AWS Cloud Architecture.
• Cloud Tools Mastery: Deep proficiency with AWS SDKs/APIs and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Dev Ops Passion: Hands‑on experience with Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing, and Monitoring practices.
• Java
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in Java for distributed systems, with a solid understanding of networking and multi‑threading.
• Big Data Technologies: Experience working with Apache Hadoop, Accumulo, and NiFi.
• Agile Mindset: A strong believer in agile development methodologies.
• Linux & Scripting: Solid Linux fundamentals with experience in scripting languages like Python, Ruby, or Perl.
• Source Control: Familiarity with Git, Maven, Jira, and other source code management tools.
• Containerization: Knowledge of microservices development and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Open Source Enthusiast: A willingness to contribute to and commit to open‑source applications.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, we are shaping the future of cyber intelligence, and as a Cloud Software Engineer
, you’ll be on the front lines of innovation. You’ll work on large‑scale, impactful projects that push the boundaries of cloud technologies. Whether you’re refining existing capabilities or creating entirely new solutions, your work will matter.

• Telework Flexibility: We understand the importance of work‑life balance and offer telework opportunities.
• Growth & Mentorship: Be part of a team where you can grow, lead, and mentor others while advancing your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high‑level requirements analysis, software development, integration, and testing with autonomy.
• Lead the design and execution of software solutions on large‑scale compute clusters and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
• Guide junior team members and help refine processes to ensure project success.
• Evaluate technical needs, create task breakdowns, and oversee the design for technical accuracy and completeness.

Ready to take your career to the next level and work on transformative cloud technologies? Apply today and help us continue to innovate in the cyber space!

Position Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is required.
• Twelve (12) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• A Bachelor's…