Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Missions TeamLocation: Laurel, MD
Peraton is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our high-impact Cyber Missions team in Laurel, MD. In this role, you’ll be part of our team, helping design, build, and enhance a massively parallel enterprise platform that powers data-intensive analytics at scale.
You’ll work with modern, open-source technologies— Java, Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo—to enable advanced analytics on a secure, managed infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems, tackle complex technical challenges, and collaborate with talented engineers across disciplines.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications in a distributed environment
Build and optimize data-intensive analytics using the MapReduce programming model
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet evolving customer and mission requirements
Work hands-on with containerized and cloud-native technologies
Take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality solutions with attention to detail
Strong experience with Java development
Hands-on experience with database technologies such as MariaDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
Familiarity with MapReduce frameworks (Hadoop, Hive, Pig, or similar)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
A self-motivated mindset with a passion for solving complex problems
Kubernetes and Docker
Linux OS development
Python scripting
Ansible or other automation tools
At Peraton, you’ll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, support meaningful missions, and grow your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re a strong Java developer eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Extensive Software Engineering Experience:20+ years of hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex systems.
Education & Experience Flexibility:Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (an additional 5 years of software engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
Open Source Mindset:Willingness to serve as a committer or contributor to open-source projects, collaborating with broader technical communities to drive innovation.
Distributed Systems Expertise:Proven experience developing Java-based distributed systems, including strong knowledge of networking, concurrency, and multi-threaded application design.
Big Data & Distributed Technologies: Apache Hadoop, Accumulo, ZooKeeper, NiFi
Core Engineering Skills: Advanced Java development, HAProxy, and performance optimization
Linux & Infrastructure:Linux system monitoring, performance tuning, and OS-level virtualization
Development Practices:Experience working in Agile development environments
Open Source Contributions:Prior experience as a committer or active contributor to open-source applications
Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph (required)
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. 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: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.
How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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