Software Engineer, DevOps

Software Engineer

Job Location s: US-VA-Quantico | US-DC-Washington

Peraton is looking for a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize software to support mission‑critical systems while working in dynamic and collaborative environments. The candidate will be responsible for creating tools, frameworks, and visualizations to meet demanding program deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of secure application architectures aligned with mission goals.
• Develop software using programming languages such as Python, R, C++, and SQL.
• Support advanced data analytics with tools like Apache, Hadoop, SAS, Tableau, and Power
  
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• Partner with program managers and operational teams to automate workflows and improve software quality.
• Create APIs to enable seamless integration of mission‑critical algorithms and enterprise systems.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in an area relevant to the position with 6+ years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Advanced understanding of software design frameworks, Agile development, and automation tools (e.g., Git Hub, Jenkins).
• Proficiency in software development for intelligence systems or similar domains.

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 eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

$135,000 - $216,000. 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.

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