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Job description
Peraton is hiring a Senior Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Annapolis Junction, MD role ($176k–$282k). Apply directly on Peraton's careers page below.
SR Software Engineer --TS/SCI w/poly
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer to support a suite of web-based applications that automate data management for IC data custodians. The products facilitate the capture of information and approvals that allow for the movement of data through the customer mission space in a compliant manner. These products are critical to standardize and simplify data movement as well as data reuse and integration with downstream tools.
Candidate will become a member of a mature software development effort using Java as the primary language. The development effort uses Agile methods to assign, track and manage software activities and requirements within the team. This position will allow an advanced developer to broaden their skills in the Java language as well as use technologies such as Quarkus and PrimeFaces.
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Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Shall have at least the following experience:
- Twenty (20) 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.
- Design and implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products.
- Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
- Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functions to ensure operational specifications are met.
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph clearance is required
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with the following:
- Java
- DBA development
- SQL
- Query creation
- PostGreSQL
- ElasticSearch aggregations
Benefits:
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.
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.EEO
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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, SQL, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Agile.
What is the seniority level for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton?
Senior Software Engineer at Peraton is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Senior Software Engineer at Peraton?
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