Developer - Generative AI Platform and Mission Support

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

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