Software Engineer (Journeyman)

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer (Journeyman) to support the MODES III program supporting Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP). In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating medium-complexity web applications, CMS extensions, and RESTful APIs supporting mission workflows and secure data exchange. This position is remote and requires an active Secret clearance. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Responsible for designing, developing, and integrating medium-complexity web applications, CMS extensions, and RESTful APIs supporting mission workflows and secure data exchange. 
• Implements backend services with secure patterns (authN/authZ, logging, error handling) and integrates with enterprise identity solutions like SSO/CAC. 
• Leads CMS feature development and content rendering optimizations while ensuring strict adherence to Section 508 accessibility and performance targets. 
• Builds automated unit/integration tests and supports CI/CD pipelines, including pre-production validation and security/performance checks. 
• Supports database schema changes and data migrations in coordination with DBAs; authors ETL/ELT jobs for dashboards and data lakes. 
• Familiar with: Python/Java, SQL (Oracle), Jenkins/GitLab CI, AWS GovCloud services, and CMS platforms. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Active Secret clearance required. 
• Experience / Education: 5 years relevant experience with BS/BA degree or 3 years with MS/MA or 1 year with Phd or 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA
• Certifications: This role requires a demonstration of capability within the Cyberspace IT workforce. Successful applicants must satisfy Foundational Qualification standards via an approved industry certification (e.g., A+ or Network+) or documented equivalent military/educational training as defined in the DoD 8140 Qualification Matrix. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance. 
• Experience with cloud-native data pipelines, analytics platforms, or data lake architectures. 
• Experience supporting large-scale government IT modernization programs. 
• CompTIA Security+ 

Worklocation: Remote work with the ability to travel  to the NCR as required

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

$66,000 - $106,000. 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.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.