Principal Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team.

Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.

Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
• Serves as the technical lead of multiple software development teams.
• Selects the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering.
• Ensures quality control of all developed and modified software.
• Delegates programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitors performance.

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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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Software Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.
• PhD in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) additional years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current FS polygraph is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS cloud environments, including serverless architecture and cloud application deployment.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), specifically Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

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

$135,000 - $216,000. 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

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