Software Engineer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and implement components of a modernized application ecosystem, focusing on developing new services and refactoring legacy systems.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance Java-based applications and services aligned with modernization objectives
• Participate in designing APIs, service integrations, and modular components
• Refactor and modernize legacy system logic into modern Java frameworks
• Contribute to architecture discussions related to cloud deployment, microservices, and modularization
• Support implementation of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, etc.)
• Develop unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure code quality
• Mentor junior developers and perform peer code reviews
• Assist in defining patterns, best practices, and modernization standards

Requirements:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD, 9 years of experience with HS diploma
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have active Public Trust clearance
• Must have Security+ certification
• Experience with AI development
• Cloud development experience
• Must have hands-on experience developing Java EE applications on WebLogic Application Server
• Strong knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems
• Strong experience with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architectures
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases; familiarity with ORM tools
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build tools
• Ability to analyze legacy codebases and recommend modernization approaches
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Experience with microservices architecture or distributed systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, OCI)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with message brokers or API gateways