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Software Engineering, Lead Associate

Peraton
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2025
💰 $179,000/yr($112,000/yr$179,000/yr)

About the role

Responsibilities

Join Our Cyber Intel Team as a Cyber Software Engineer at Peraton - Laurel, MD

 

Are you ready to take on cutting-edge challenges in the fast-paced world of cyber intelligence? At Peraton, we're on the lookout for a talented Cyber Software Engineer to join our dynamic Cyber Intel team in Laurel, MD. This is your opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that make a real-world impact.

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, we’re transforming the future of cyber security and intelligence, tackling complex problems, and delivering innovative solutions that shape the digital landscape. As a Cyber Software Engineer on our team, you'll play a key role in enhancing and protecting the systems that support critical national missions. If you're passionate about building software solutions that drive high-impact results and want to collaborate with a team of experts, then this is the place for you!

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the Charge: Take ownership of software development processes, guiding your team to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope.
  • Innovate and Create: Design and implement complex data management systems, databases, and interfaces to optimize performance and functionality.
  • Solve Real-World Challenges: Develop advanced algorithms to ensure systems meet and exceed rigorous performance standards, while continuously improving software through iteration.
  • Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with system engineers, users, and cross-functional teams to analyze data flow, system performance, and identify problem areas that require creative solutions.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Modify and enhance existing software to adapt to new hardware or improve performance, keeping systems at the cutting edge of innovation.
  • Build for the Future: Utilize scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes, ensuring your designs are future-proof and highly effective.

The Impact You’ll Make:

Your contributions will directly support a prime program that delivers a wide array of mission-critical capabilities across the enterprise, including:

  • Data Management Excellence: Create robust frameworks for dataflow management, streaming analytics, and rules-based systems that empower users and drive success.
  • Cloud-Based Innovation: Work with high-ingest rate cloud-based content and metadata architecture, and contribute to the development of analytic platforms that elevate the performance of the entire organization.
  • Improved Developer & Operator Experience: Shape and support a suite of tools that enhance productivity, making the developer and operator experience more streamlined and efficient.

Why This Role Matters:

You will be at the forefront of developing flexible, scalable, and efficient software solutions that help reduce time-to-mission while enhancing operational capabilities. Your work will have a direct impact on improving our nation’s cyber intelligence infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience with software design and development, including working with complex databases, system interfaces, and performance optimization.
  • Experience developing software with high level languages such as Java, C, C++, etc...
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovation and excellence in software engineering.
  • Ability to collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team to drive results.
  • A drive to learn, adapt, and innovate in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
  • Ability to work experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products such as Hbase /Accumulo, Big Table, et cetera.

Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Challenging and Impactful Work: Work on high-impact projects that support national security.
  • Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities to expand your skills and advance in a company that values innovation and professional development.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a talented team where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible, supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us continue to deliver the next generation of cyber intelligence solutions.

Qualifications

Position Experience and Education Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygr

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