Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Clinton, MD (NOW HIRING)

About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview Provides IC data management support to modernize mega data repositories, dataflow management, data provenance and compliance validation, and streaming solutions. About The Role Peraton is seeking Associate Software Engineers to support our Cyber Mission business unit located in Annapolis Junction, MD. The target start date for this position is Summer 2027, after successfully obtaining the necessary security clearance, as dictated by the government program. The Software Engineer will become a member of a mature software development effort. The development effort uses Agile methods to assign, track and manage software activities and requirements within the team. This position will allow an early career software developer to develop and broaden their skills in a number of languages. Responsibilities: * Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
* Debug existing software and correct defects
* Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
* Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
* Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
* Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories#PeratonEarlyCareer #MDFSP Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
* May 2027 grads are welcome to apply. * US Citizenship.
* Ability to obtain an TS/SCI w/ polygraph security clearance and maintenance of clearance.
* Strong foundational programming knowledge. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Familiarity with:
* Java or other object-oriented language
* Python
* Agile methods and toolsDesired Qualifications: * Familiarity with:
* AWS cloud technologies
* Using Maven, Git and Jenkins environments
* Ability to work in a team environment; good communication and collaboration skills; self-starter.
* A 3.0 and above GPA.
Details Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate's own. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.