Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Cloud Software Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Peraton is seeking a professional Cloud Software Engineer to join our Cyber Missions team. This role is ideal for someone who's excited to grow their skills, work with modern cloud technologies, and contribute to meaningful, mission-driven projects from day one.

You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and mentors while supporting the full software development lifecycle—gaining hands-on experience and building a strong technical foundation.

• Support cloud-based software research, development, and engineering efforts

• Participate in requirements analysis and design discussions

• Develop, integrate, test, and enhance cloud software solutions

• Assist with system installation, validation, and sustainment

• Help diagnose and resolve software issues in a team-based environment

• Learn best practices for secure, scalable, and reliable cloud systems

• A motivated software engineer excited to learn, grow, and take the next step in their career

• Eager to learn, ask questions, and grow your technical skills

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• Interested in contributing to high-impact cyber and national security missions

• Learn from the best: Work alongside experienced engineers who are invested in your growth and mentorship

• Mission with meaning: Contribute to projects that support critical cyber and national security objectives

• Career growth: Build in-demand cloud and software engineering skills with clear development pathways

• Supportive culture: Join a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning

• Stability & opportunity: Be part of a trusted company with long-term programs and advancement potential

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (e.g., Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering)

  • A master's degree will give you two additional years towards the years requirements below

Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience across the full development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting (6 years with a master's degree)

• Experience working with open-source, distributed NoSQL technologies (e.g., HBase, Accumulo, Bigtable)

• At least 1 year of experience programming in a high-level language such as Java, C, or C++

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate

• AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional

• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

• Elastic Certified Engineer

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph

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. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.