Cloud Software Engineering

Join the Future of Cloud Engineering with Peraton!

At Peraton, we’re on the cutting edge of technology, driving innovation in Cyber and Data Management. We’re looking for a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our dynamic product development team here in Laurel, MD. You'll get the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cloud solutions. This is your chance to be part of an exciting mission, working on high-impact projects that integrate seamlessly into AWS Cloud Infrastructure.

As a Cloud Software Engineer, you’ll be hands-on in the full software development lifecycle—designing, developing, optimizing, and sustaining innovative cloud capabilities that are built to scale. You’ll help us accelerate our product’s capabilities, ensuring they are high-performing, efficient, and cutting-edge!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing innovative new features for cloud-native products.

• Testing, optimizing, and fine-tuning performance to meet the highest standards.

• Supporting agile development processes, collaborating with a brilliant team of engineers.

• Managing AWS Cloud Infrastructure and utilizing AWS services to their full potential.

• Automating infrastructure and deployments with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Contributing to continuous integration, deployment, and testing practices that drive efficiency and quality.

What We’re Looking for:

• Strong proficiency in AWS SDKs and APIs.

• Expertise in designing scalable, efficient AWS Cloud Architecture.

• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, serverless architecture, and cloud application deployment.

• A deep understanding of AWS services and how to leverage them to drive innovation.

• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.

• Skilled in CI/CD, testing, and monitoring best practices.

• Java programming expertise for distributed systems, with a solid grasp of networking and multi-threading.

• Agile development experience, with a passion for using modern source code management tools.

• A solid foundation in Linux and scripting languages like Python.

• Familiarity with Typescript and Angular applications.

• Experience with GitLab for version control and collaboration.

Why Peraton?

Peraton is where your cloud engineering skills will thrive, and your contributions will make a real impact on the future of technology. If you’re passionate about cloud architecture, continuous learning, and working in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want you on our team!

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or in a related technical field is required.
• A Master's degree in a Technical Field will be considered equivalent to two (2) additional years of experience.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.
• At least six (6) years of experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C, C++ .
• At least five (5) years of experience developing software for UNIX/Linux (Redhat versions 3-5) operating systems.
• At least three (3) years of experience in software integration and software testing, to include developing and implementing test plans and test scripts.
• One of the following certifications are required:
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

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 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.

$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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