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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.
Senior Software Engineer – Cyber Intelligence
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Join the mission. Shape the future of cyber intelligence.
Peraton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role on our high-impact Cyber Intelligence team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to build sophisticated systems that support national security and intelligence operations. If you thrive on innovation, complex problem-solving, and working with massive data sets and real-time systems, this is the place for you.
What You'll Do:
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and enhance a variety of cutting-edge software systems. Your work will directly support high-stakes missions through:
Developing and maintaining complex, scalable software systems for advanced data processing, real-time analytics, and intelligence operations.
Leading and mentoring multiple development teams through all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Conducting software analysis, testing, and performance tuning to ensure reliability and scalability.
Collaborating on system architecture and design decisions, making smart trade-offs between custom development and COTS/GOTS solutions.
Resolving critical software issues and ensuring robust integration of system components.
Your Responsibilities with Include:
Recommending innovative technologies and tools to enhance system performance and capability.
Serving as the technical lead across multiple teams—guiding architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
Driving the selection and execution of software development methodologies in collaboration with system engineers and customers.
Ensuring the highest quality standards across all software releases through structured reviews, rigorous testing, and team oversight.
Delegating tasks effectively while fostering accountability and performance across engineering teams.
What You'll Bring:
Deep expertise in software engineering, including experience with large-scale or mission-critical systems.
Strong knowledge of modern development practices, tools, and languages.
Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering complex software solutions.
A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for innovation.
Why Peraton?
We’re a trusted mission partner to essential government agencies. At Peraton, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real-world impact, work with brilliant minds, and solve some of the toughest challenges in national defense and intelligence. Your work matters here.
Position Requirements:
Highly desired experience with:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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.
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