Senior Software Data Engineer

Peraton supports a large, enterprise-wide engineering contract within the Intelligence Community, and this onsite role in Laurel, MD (customer location in Jessup, MD) helps deliver and evolve complex software capabilities. You will work in a mission-focused environment while contributing to system design inputs, including guidance on COTS/GOTS use, and developing software solutions based on performance standards.

What you can expect

• Full-time position providing 1880 hours of support per year
• Support one of the largest enterprise-wide engineering contracts in the Intelligence Community
• Work performed at a customer location with the Cyber Mission business unit in Jessup, MD

Benefits that support your life

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually, up to a generous PTO cap
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Health savings account
• Short/long term disability and EAP
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off for vacation and company paid holidays

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems based on documented requirements
• Review and test software components to confirm adherence to design requirements
• Document test results
• Use software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the environment
• Provide input to software components of system design, including use of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) / Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards
• Confer with users or system engineers to analyze usage and work processes and investigate problem areas

Required qualifications

• Education and experience combination:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field plus 19 years of Software Engineering experience; or
  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field plus 17 years of Software Engineering experience; or
  • PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field plus 14 years of Software Engineering experience; or
  • High School Diploma or GED plus 20 years of Software Engineering experience
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure using Open Stack and other comparable platforms
• Strong Linux and Python background
• Understanding of IT management and operations
• Must maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Skills and technologies

Linux, Python, Open Stack, PowerShell, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, COTS, GOTS.

Application notes

• Estimated application period: 30 days from the job posting date
• Applicants may be required to participate in an on-camera interview
• Applicants may be required to participate in a process to verify identity
• Use of AI tools during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization
• All interview responses must be the candidate’s own

Salary range

$176,000 - $282,000 per year.