Data Engineer/Backend Developer – Mid-level; Active Secret
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Responsibilities
Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Data Engineer / Backend Developer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program.
Location:
Arlington, VA. Hybrid telework/remote work environment. Must be able to come on-site as needed.
Position
Description:
- Design, build, and maintain Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) pipelines using industry best practices.
- Work with data management teams to design transform scripts in languages like Python to convert raw data to standardized data schemas.
- Implement and manage containerization strategies using Open Shift/Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into the software development lifecycle.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and availability.
- Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes.
- Ensure security best practices are implemented throughout all Dev Ops procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years related technical experience required.
- An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, etc.).
- Proven experience with Open Shift and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Strong understanding of containerization principles (Docker, Podman, etc.).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience with Openshift/Kubernetes and other container-based platforms.
- Experience interfacing with clients, technical support personnel, and other technical professionals to ensure efficient and effective service.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active Secret with ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
- In addition, selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated DHS background investigation to start and for continued employment.
Preferred:
- Experience with the Databricks Data and AI platform.
- Experience implementing and utilizing AI models to explore and refine data.
- Experience training task specific AI models for normalization and alerting.
- Experience with SAFe Agile testing environments.
- Experience using Open Shift to run microservice architectures designed to manage scale of data transformation processes.
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.
$104,000 – $166,000. 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.
EEOEEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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