Computer Applications Developer

Peraton is hiring an experienced Computer Applications Developer for its' Regional Cyber Center-Europe

Location: On-site, Wiesbaden, Germany

Potential 2nd/3rd Shift work required

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement software applications that support cyber network defense operations, including tools for alert management, data aggregation, and analyst workflow automation
• Write, test, and debug production-quality code in Python and/or Java, following secure coding standards and DoD software development guidelines
• Build and maintain data analysis tools and dashboards that enable CSSP analysts to visualize security metrics, track KPIs, and identify operational trends
• Evaluate commercial and open-source software solutions for applicability to CSSP mission requirements, producing technical assessments and integration recommendations
• Maintain comprehensive application documentation including design specifications, user guides, API references, and change logs in support of configuration management requirements
• Collaborate with CSSP operations, engineering, and data science teams to gather requirements, iterate on application features, and deliver mission-aligned software solutions

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Required:

• 5 years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Administration; 11 years of relevant experience may substitute for degree
• Must meet TESA Qualifications
• DoD 8140 - Cybersecurity (Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support) - Intermediate
• Certifications — must hold active certifications (one of the following):
  • GPYC (GIAC Python Coder); OR
  • GWEB (GIAC Certified Web Application Defender); OR
  • Red Hat Certified Enterprise Application Developer; OR
  • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate; OR
  • GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate; OR
  • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance or higher

Preferred:

• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development, scripting, and data processing
• Experience with Java or JavaScript frameworks for web application development
• Familiarity with REST API design and integration for connecting security tools and data sources
• Experience with GitLab or GitHub for version control and collaborative development workflows
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for low-code solutions
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management and agile project tracking
• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly, Grafana) for security dashboards
• Understanding of web application security principles (OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices