Junior Software Engineer

Peraton

$80K — $128K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in a relevant field with 2+ years of experience or Master's degree; additional experience may substitute for degree.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility with polygraph capability.
  • Solid foundation in Java object-oriented programming development.
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute effectively to the team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work full-time in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

Responsibilities

  • Apply Agile methodologies to implement features based on user stories in 3-week Sprints/3-month Spins.
  • Develop and maintain Java full-stack applications.
  • Create and support platform-related applications and libraries.
  • Update and maintain existing applications based on new requirements.
  • Troubleshoot database issues and develop new features for the existing database.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on experience in a classified environment.
  • Engagement in innovative projects focused on cloud-native, microservice-based products.
  • Professional development through Agile and DevOps practices.
  • Collaboration with a specialized team on mission-critical enterprise capabilities.
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing company in the defense sector.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer II in our Herndon, VA location to support a large software development classified program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. Program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with effort to develop and deliver modernized cloud native, microservice-based products. Team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and behavior and test-driven development practices.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Candidate will apply agile development processes to implement features as defined by user stories, 3-week Sprints/3 Month Spins.
  • Development using Java full stack.
  • Develop/maintain platform related applications and libraries.
  • Develop/maintain existing applications as requirements are requested and when updates are required.
  • Candidate will resolve database issues and in creating new features/functionality for existing database.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 2+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position; an additional 4 years of relevant experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
  • Strong foundational knowledge working with Java OOP development.
  • Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Full-time work in a SCIF

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • An already active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering life-cycle.
  • Previous hands-on experience through coursework or internships.
  • Previous hands-on coding experience with Python, React, Javascript, Postgres, & SQL.

 

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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