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Senior Software Engineer

Peraton

On-site
Laurel, MD
Full-time
Senior
Mid Level
14+ yrs
$176k–$282kPosted 1mo ago

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Job description

Peraton is hiring a Senior Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Laurel, MD role ($176k–$282k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.

Senior Software Engineer Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Location: Laurel, MD, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

The Data Warehouse Platforms Engineering Shared Services & SW Development team is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer on a product development team. The candidate will have a primary focus of supporting all aspects of agile software design and development for products that are integrated into systems on large scale compute clusters in a COOP setup. Perform requirements analysis, software design, development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, Ops Monitoring, and problem diagnosis/resolution at a high level of proficiency and independence. Able to clearly communicate directions and provide guidance to more junior programmer/analysts, as required. Software Engineers must be adept at developing solutions which integrated or extended COTS or GOTS products. Additionally, Software Engineers may be responsible for evaluating project needs, optimizations, determining tasks and durations, code/architecture reviews, and generating and reviewing designs for technical accuracy/completeness.Core Required Competencies and Skills:

  • Strong experience with Java Programming for distributed systems, with experience in networking and multi-threading
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible and Puppet
  • Experience in Continuous Integration, Deployment, Testing and Ops Monitoring practices
  • Agile development experience with source code management practices and tools
  • Well-grounded in Linux fundamentals and knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, Perl, etc.)
  • Familiarity with microservices software development technique and container-orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with Containerization (e.g. Docker)
  • Rotating Tier III On-Call Support required, along with possible Emergency Surge Support based on Ops Tempo
  • Work is in the customer office, regular/guaranteed telework is not generally supported at this time. However, there are some tasks or research projects available ad hoc for teleworking by qualified team members.

 

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required (Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree).

Preferred Skills and Domain Experience:

  • Apache Open Source Hadoop
  • Apache Open Source Accumulo
  • Apache Open Source NiFi
  • MongoDB
  • Message Brokers (e.g. ActiveMQ)
  • Spring Framework, Python, and Bash
  • Knowledge of security and compliance best practices
  • Data Warehouses, Presentation Tools, Data Flows, and Analytics
  • AWS Cloud experience, hybrid cloud environments, and similar commercial cloud technologies

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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 eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

 

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Peraton Overview

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

Target Salary Range

$176,000 - $282,000. 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton?

The estimated salary range for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton is $176,000 - $282,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton?

The required skills for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton include: Java, Ansible, Puppet, Python, Ruby, Perl, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Agile, Hadoop, MongoDB, Bash, AWS.

What is the seniority level for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton?

Senior Software Engineer at Peraton is a Senior / Mid Level level position.

How do I apply for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton?

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