US Citizenship with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in object-oriented programming (Go, Python, Java, or C#)
Experience developing software for Linux environments
Familiarity with HTTP-based web services and frameworks like Java Spring Boot
Proficient in data description languages (XML, YAML, JSON)
Experience with source control systems (Git, Subversion, BitBucket)
Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Podman)
Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts and YAML configuration
Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable software solutions for defense and national security missions
Maintain and refactor existing code while creating new code from scratch
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software reliability and security
Leverage DevOps practices to enhance software development processes
Contribute to containerized and cloud-enabled architectures
Participate in Agile development practices to deliver high-quality software
Benefits
Hybrid work model available in Dayton, Ohio, or remote for the right candidate
Opportunity to work on impactful defense and national security projects
Collaborative Agile development environment
Access to modern technologies and practices in software development
Potential for professional growth and skill enhancement in a cutting-edge field
Full Job Description
Peerless is searching for a US citizen who is a skilled Software Engineer to support development of modern software systems and services supporting defense and national security missions. The selected candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions in a collaborative Agile development environment while contributing to containerized and cloud-enabled architectures. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to develop reliable and secure software solutions while leveraging DevOps practices, container technologies, and modern data architectures. This role will rely heavily on refactoring and creating new code from scratch, not just repairing or changing old code. Depending on skill level, this position will be hybrid in Dayton Ohio, or for the right person, could be remote.
Requirements
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 3 years of experience in object-oriented programming using Go, Python, Java, or C#
Experience developing software for Linux environments
Familiarity with HTTP-based web services and frameworks such as Java Spring Boot
Experience with data description languages including XML, YAML, or JSON
Experience using source control systems such as Git (GitHub, GitLab), Apache Subversion, or BitBucket
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, CRI-O, or similar
Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts and YAML configuration
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with message queue systems such as RabbitMQ or Redis Streams
Experience with caching systems such as Redis or Memcached
Familiarity with Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) technologies such as OAuth2, JWT, Keycloak, or OpenID
Knowledge of compiler architecture, including lexers, parsers, or compilation processes
Experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments
Experience using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or similar build systems
