Peraton

Software Developer, Senior

Peraton  •  $104k - $166k/yr  •  Herndon, VA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Developer, Senior to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and integrate frontend, backend, or full‑stack software components in Agile/CI‑CD environments to support enterprise programs and operational initiatives.
  • Implement APIs, automation logic, data workflows, and user interfaces; develop dashboards and analytics features (e.g., Power BI) and automate processes (e.g., Power Automate) to improve operational visibility.
  • Build proof‑of‑concepts and rapid prototypes to validate innovations, assess technical feasibility, and inform leadership decisions.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and code reviews; ensure code quality, security, and adherence to development standards.
  • Integrate applications with enterprise systems and data sources, support API/data exchange development, and follow configuration management and deployment processes within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Produce technical designs, documentation, test artifacts, and operational runbooks to support sustainment and handover.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product owners, QA, DevSecOps, engineers) to translate requirements into working software and drive continuous improvement.

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Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • Candidate must meet ONE of the following:

    • Master’s degree in Computer Science (MS) or a related field; OR
    • Relevant professional certification or equivalent experience (examples: CompTIA CASP+; CISSP‑ISSEP; AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional).
  • Required experience and skills:

    • Minimum 10+ years software development experience with at least 5+ years in senior/full‑stack roles delivering enterprise applications.
    • Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks for backend and frontend development, API design, and database integration.
    • Hands‑on experience with CI/CD, automated testing, deployment pipelines, and configuration management.
    • Experience building analytics/dashboards (Power BI or equivalent) and automation solutions (Power Automate or equivalent).
    • Strong skills in secure coding practices, code review, technical documentation, and producing decision‑grade technical artifacts.
  • Desired:

    • Prior DoD/ARNG enterprise development experience and familiarity with RMF/ATO implications for software deployments.
    • Preferred certifications: CASP+, CISSP‑ISSEP, AWS Professional or equivalent cloud/architecture credentials.
    • Experience with microservices, containerization (Kubernetes), cloud-native patterns, and performance/scalability tuning.

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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

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.

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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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Recruitment fraud is a growing trend where fraudsters have been known to attempt to use our name to trick job seekers with fake employment opportunities. This type of scam is typically carried out through fake job postings, fake websites, or email accounts claiming to be from Peraton. The intent of recruitment fraud is to gain access to your personal information, such as your banking information, credit card number, or social security number.

Please be aware that our careers site can be found at careers.peraton.com and our corporate site can be found at peraton.com.

To learn more about Recruitment fraud and what to expect and not to expect from a Peraton recruiter, please visit: https://careers.peraton.com/recruitment-fraud/

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