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Responsibilities

Peraton Labs is seeking a Developer to provide customer development support while also contributing to a broader Generative AI Platform and AI Program Management Office (PMO) initiatives. This role is focused on hands-on software engineering execution - building features, fixing defects, writing tests, and helping maintain a production platform that serves critical customer mission needs.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level engineer to grow their skills in a meaningful, mission-driven environment. You will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads, contributing directly to production software while gaining exposure to AI-enabled platform development, cloud-native engineering practices, and cross-functional product delivery.

The ideal candidate is a motivated developer with solid programming fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and the ability to deliver reliable, well-tested code in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software components supporting a generative AI platform under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads
• Build and maintain backend services, API endpoints, data processing logic, and integration components as directed by project requirements
• Contribute to front-end development tasks as needed, supporting user-facing features and interface improvements
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that meets team quality standards and engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and personal development
• Support bug triage, defect resolution, and technical troubleshooting across the application stack
• Contribute to broader Generative AI Platform and AI PMO development tasks, including shared services, tooling, and cross-platform integration work
• Assist with automated testing, CI/CD pipeline maintenance, and deployment support activities
• Collaborate with product owners, analysts, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
• Help maintain technical documentation, including code comments, API documentation, and system behavior descriptions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team collaboration activities
• Continuously learn and grow technical skills, including exposure to AI/ML integration, cloud-native development, and modern engineering practices

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in software development, application engineering, or related technical roles
• Solid proficiency in Python with demonstrated ability to write production-quality code
• Familiarity with web development fundamentals, including REST APIs, HTTP, and client-server architecture
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with testing practices, including unit testing and basic integration testing
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, accept direction, and communicate progress effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability

Desired:

• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end frameworks (React preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Rust is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker), or modern deployment practices
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks (pytest or similar), or DevOps practices
• Interest in or exposure to AI/ML concepts, LLM-enabled applications, or agentic AI systems
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django, or other Python web frameworks
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other relational database systems beyond basic SQL
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
• Exposure to government, aviation, or other mission-driven technical environments
• Demonstrated initiative in learning new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or pursuing relevant certifications
• Basic familiarity with data processing, ETL concepts, or analytical workflows

Peraton Overview

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 peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME