Junior Software Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

This opening is for a Software Engineer supporting our Cyber Mission business unit in Annapolis Junction, MD. The team develops and maintains products that automate manual workflows, enabling mission customers to concentrate on more complex challenges. We use Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, reliable software. This role is performed at a contractor facility, offering flexible work schedules, with telework options available depending on tasking and customer approval.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

No demonstrated experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Four (4) years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Basic understanding of object oriented and structured development methodologies and languages.

Developing documentation required to support a program's technical issues and training situations

Preferred Qualifications:

Full Stack SWE who has both front and back-end experience

Java

JavaScript (Vue.js, React)

JSON

Familiarity with Mongo DB

ElasticSearch

Grafana

Kibana

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting 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.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. 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

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

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