Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. They are seeking a Software Engineer (Journeyman) to support the MODES III program, responsible for designing, developing, and integrating web applications and APIs to support mission workflows and secure data exchange.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for designing, developing, and integrating medium-complexity web applications, CMS extensions, and RESTful APIs supporting mission workflows and secure data exchange
- Implements backend services with secure patterns (authN/authZ, logging, error handling) and integrates with enterprise identity solutions like SSO/CAC
- Leads CMS feature development and content rendering optimizations while ensuring strict adherence to Section 508 accessibility and performance targets
- Builds automated unit/integration tests and supports CI/CD pipelines, including pre-production validation and security/performance checks
- Supports database schema changes and data migrations in coordination with DBAs; authors ETL/ELT jobs for dashboards and data lakes
Skills
- Active Secret clearance required
- Experience / Education: 5 years relevant experience with BS/BA degree or 3 years with MS/MA or 1 year with Phd or 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA
- Certifications: This role requires a demonstration of capability within the Cyberspace IT workforce. Successful applicants must satisfy Foundational Qualification standards via an approved industry certification (e.g., A+ or Network+) or documented equivalent military/educational training as defined in the DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix
- Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Experience with cloud-native data pipelines, analytics platforms, or data lake architectures
- Experience supporting large-scale government IT modernization programs
- CompTIA Security+
Benefits
- Remote work allowed 100%
- 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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