Cloud Software Engineer, Lead Associate

Cloud Software Engineer, Lead Associate

Job Location s: US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Requisition :

Position Category
:
Engineering

Clearance
:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data flow solutions using Apache NiFi.
• Lead and support the migration and modernization of NiFi applications and data flows to AWS.
• Optimize NiFi processors and workflows for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Implement and maintain automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable deployments.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance requirements within the AWS ecosystem.

Experience & Education

• 6+ years of professional software development experience across the full SDLC.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field (Math, Engineering, Information Systems, etc.) or an additional 2 years of experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current polygraph (required).

Technical Expertise

• 6+ years of experience with high-level programming languages such as Java, C, or C++.
• Experience developing for UNIX/Linux environments (Red Hat preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with open‑source No
  
  SQL / distributed systems (e.g., HBase, Accumulo, Big Table).
• 3+ years of experience with software integration and testing, including test plan and script development.
• Strong technical documentation and writing skills.

Cloud & Dev Ops

• Cloud Developer Certification (required) - AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Dev Ops Engineer - Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer.
• Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Data & Platforms

• In‑depth experience with Apache NiFi for data ingestion and ETL workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming (Java, Python, Bash).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and database technologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple initiatives.

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

$176,000 - $282,000. This is the typical salary range for this position. Salary may vary based on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and location. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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