Cloud Software Engineer; TS​/SCI w​/Poly

About Peraton:
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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions.

Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer (
TS/SCI w/ Poly
) to support our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain cloud‑based applications that support critical national security missions. These solutions automate complex workflows and enable mission operators to focus on high‑priority cyber operations.

You will work in a collaborative Agile environment leveraging Dev Ops best practices and modern cloud technologies to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performing software solutions.

This position is performed onsite at a contractor facility, with telework flexibility based on tasking and customer approval.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud‑based software applications
• Support full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Contribute to system enhancements, performance improvements, and operational stability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver mission‑focused capabilities
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph is required
• Eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field is highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience
• Master’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience
• Acceptable fields include Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar
• Must possess one of the following cloud certifications:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Experience with full‑stack development (Java and JavaScript)
• Experience with Java, Spring, and JUnit
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (React or Vue.js)
• Experience working with REST APIs and JSON
• Experience with Elasticsearch/ELK and Redis
• Familiarity with MongoDB
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration tools
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Experience with Git or Git Lab
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Git Lab CI/CD or Jenkins)

• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

• Cloud certification will be verified during the interview or offer process

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.

Benefits Statement:
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