Cloud Software Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

Peraton

$146K — $234K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of software development experience from requirements to deployment
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
  • Required Cloud Developer Certification(s) such as AWS Certified Developer or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
  • Proficient in designing scalable and reliable cloud systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions
  • Solve complex technical challenges focusing on reliability and performance
  • Lead architecture and design reviews for projects
  • Support integration, testing, and system enhancements
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide engineering practices
  • Shape project scope and timelines effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence technical direction
  • Work within an elite Cyber Missions team
  • Actively contribute to impactful mission-critical solutions
  • High level of technical independence in projects
  • Mentorship opportunities to nurture junior talent.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Cloud Software Engineer - Cyber Missions Team
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Peraton is seeking a talented Cloud Software Engineer to join our elite Cyber Missions team, where you'll build and sustain mission-critical cloud solutions that make a real impact. In this role, you'll work at a high level of technical independence while collaborating with a team of experts tackling complex, high-value challenges.

As a Cloud Software Engineer, you'll be involved across the full software lifecycle-from requirements analysis and design to development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization. You'll design resilient, scalable cloud solutions that thoughtfully balance cost, performance, availability, and security, ensuring systems are both powerful and dependable.

You'll also have opportunities to influence technical direction by evaluating project needs, defining tasks and timelines, and producing high-quality designs. As a senior contributor, you'll help mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your expertise and fostering strong engineering practices across the team.

What You'll Do:
  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based software solutions
  • Solve complex technical challenges with a focus on reliability and performance
  • Lead or contribute to architecture and design reviews
  • Support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Help shape project scope, schedules, and technical approaches

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cloud engineer who enjoys ownership, collaboration, and building solutions that truly matter.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of hands-on software development experience across the full lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering)
    • In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph
  • Cloud Developer Certification (required) - one or more of the following:
    • AWS Certified Developer - Associate
    • AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
    • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
    • Elastic Certified Engineer


Target Salary Range

$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.

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