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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. Program Overview Provide warfighters with reliable strike planning and execution tools for Theater Missile Programs while modernizing and expanding beyond Tomahawk missiles. Our work includes developing and maintaining proprietary software, offering full lifecycle support from design to deployment, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. About The Role Peraton is looking to hire a .NET Core Microservice Software Engineer supporting the Tomahawk Weapon Systems(TWS) in Lexington Park, MD. This is an on-site position. In support of the US Navy, Peraton develops 5 of the 7 components of The Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC). TMPC is the mission planning segment of the Tomahawk Weapon System that provides precision targeting, route planning, mission distribution, and strike management of Tomahawk cruise missile missions from sites located ashore and afloat. TMPC optimizes all aspects of the Tomahawk missile mission to successfully engage a target. What You'll Do: * Lead the development and implementation of a microservices architecture to modernize critical systems for Navy Sailors.
* Design, develop, and deploy high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions using Angular, C#, and PostgreSQL.
* Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering their professional growth.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
* Drive the adoption of containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes to enhance application deployment and security.
* Ensure and enforce compliance with security protocols and DevSecOps best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
* Champion Agile development processes within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
* Act as a key technical point of contact for stakeholders, communicating project progress, and addressing technical challenges.
Qualifications What You'll Need: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. In Lieu of degree, High School diploma & 12 years of applicable experience will be acceptable. * Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
* Expertise in one or more modern software languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python).
* Proven experience with front-end technologies like Angular or React.
* Strong understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server
* In-depth knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
* Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and techniques.Desired Qualifications: * Active Secret Clearance.
* Experience in transforming legacy monolithic systems into a microservices-based architecture.
* Strong familiarity with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD pipelines.
* Certified in Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Scrum Master).
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
* Prior experience working on Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
Details Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.