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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. About The Role Join our Strategic Innovation Center in Blacksburg, VA and support exciting projects across Peraton in areas such as communications, space, cybersecurity, defense, health, and mobile. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment that allows you to grow your skills and your career while building experience in a variety of different projects and domains. You'll work in an Agile software development environment supporting requirements/story development, software architecture and design, software development, and unit/component testing. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * No experience working as a full-stack software engineer required, but must posess a Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
* Experience developing with Java and Python, along with a demonstrated ability to pick up new programming languages and technologies quickly
* Experience with AI-assisted development platforms such as Claude Code, GitHub CoPilot, and/or Codex
* Experience with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and JavaScript frameworks (React and/or Angular)
* Experience developing web services and web applications
* Experience working with SQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, and/or MSSQL)
* Experience working in an Agile software development environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearanceDesired Qualifications: * 1 or more years of experience working as a full-stack software engineer
* Experience working with a broad range of programming languages, such as C++, C#, and Golang
* Experience working with AI technologies such as LLMs, RAG, and TensorFlow
* Prior experience working with DevSecOps processes and tools
* Experience with AWS technologies such EC2, S3, Lambda, and VPC
* Experience with deploying software into cloud environments, particularly AWS, using technologies such as Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes
* Experience with mobile development using Android Studio, Flutter, Kotlin, and/or Swift
* Prior experience providing technical leadership to a team or mentoring to junior personnel
* Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action and an ability to find innovative ways to solve problems
Details Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. 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.