Peraton

Software Developer

Peraton  •  $80k - $128k/yr  •  Chantilly, VA (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System(NAS) through the FAA’s Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS)contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission — you’ll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Software Developer to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System. In this role, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications that support aviation operations and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that directly impact millions of passengers and aviation professionals every day. If you are driven by innovation, quality, and mission impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to systems that power safe and efficient airspace operations nationwide.

Work Location:

  • This position will work on site in the DC Metro area. Once operations are fully established, we will consider telework options however, this is not guaranteed.

In this position, you will:

  • Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.

  • Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.

  • Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.

  • Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

  • Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.

  • Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.

  • Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.

  • Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.

  • Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.

  • Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.

  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or Associate’s degree and 7 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 9 years experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Demonstrated experience in software development using modern programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar.
  • Experience designing and developing applications in cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience developing RESTful APIs and working within microservices architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
  • Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
  • Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).
  • Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.
  • Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.
  • Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).

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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

$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.

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

Peraton

About Peraton

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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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2017
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