Software Developer - Senior

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or higher education equivalent.
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Proficient in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
  • Experience in cloud or hybrid environment application development.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Support technical design and participate in architecture reviews.
  • Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications.
  • Translate system and business requirements into maintainable code.
  • Conduct peer code reviews for coding standards adherence.
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to meet application requirements.
  • Develop unit, integration, and regression tests for validating functionality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and integration challenges.

Benefits

  • Contribute to mission-critical projects impacting national safety.
  • Work within a team of experienced professionals from various disciplines.
  • Opportunity for on-site collaboration in Chantilly, VA.
  • Engage in continuous improvement and innovation activities.
  • Participate in federal compliance and security standard initiatives.
Full 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 - Senior 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 100% on site in the Chantilly, VA.

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

Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years experience or Associate's degree and 10 years experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years experience.
  • 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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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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