Software Engineer - Cloud & DevSecOps

Software Engineer - Cloud & DevSecOps 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. Job Locations US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., systems and hardware engineers) to align software solutions with broader system architecture and constraints. Develop and optimize data queries and database interactions, ranging from simple retrievals to complex data processing logic Contribute to system integration efforts across new or existing environments, ensuring compatibility and stability Apply algorithmic thinking to meet functional and performance requirements, including implementing efficient and scalable solutionsSupport testing efforts by developing and executing test procedures for software component Documentation & Process Create, review, and maintain clear technical documentation for software and system components Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, documentation standards, and team workflows Perform quality control activities to ensure adherence to coding standards and system requirements Team Contribution & Leadership Growth Contribute effectively within a development team, with the ability to lead small efforts or tasks as needed Assist in coordinating development activities to ensure timely and compliant delivery of software solutionsSupport continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical enhancements Design, develop and implement innovative software solutions that improve system functionality, address emerging requirements, and enhance operational efficiency. Required SkillsJIRA & GitLab: Experienced in managing development workflows, issue tracking, and version control. Proficient in coordinating Agile / Scrum Methodologies: Apply iterative development and sprint planning to improve collaboration, transparency, and velocity in software delivery. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): Skilled in defining, provisioning, and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform, enabling automated, repeatable deployments. AWS Cloud Security: Implemented security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network segmentation, encryption, and auditing to protect resources and data. CI/CD Pipelines: Designed and maintained Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment, improving efficiency and reducing errors.