SR Java Software Developer Space Domain

Peraton is looking for a Senior Software Developer in Herndon VA to support Intelligence Community and DoD customers as part of a talented high-performing team. As part of this team you will work with emerging service and distributed computing technologies for satellite situational awareness (SSA) data processing and distribution.

The EMMETT program a next gen Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Indications and Warning (I&W) system establishes a repository of resident space objects (RSOs) finds RSOs of interest and provides data to ground operators. The EMMETT team uses: programmatics sensor modeling and system engineering expertise to deliver this world-class SDA I&W system.

What youll do:

• Provide TS/SCI Java software development of modules. Some of these techniques include but are not limited to event-driven or state-driven programming error logging and exception handling.
• Perform TS/SCI software analysis architecture engineering and integration services at the unit module and system levels.
• Perform all aspects of software engineering support required to implement systems.
• Adhere to open standards and modern software development methodologies including what is considered best practices by Industry to the extent that operational requirements will allow.
• Provide technical reports white papers and other documentation as required to documents findings of all software engineering service activities.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree with 10 years of relevant experience. Additional four (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• This position requires the candidate possess a minimum of Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request- contract requires TS/SCI with poly. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• 5 years of experience with Java
• 3 years of experience in working with microservices and containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Framework or Spring Boot
• Experience with API development including REST architectural style
• Experience with integration and development tools including AWS Bitbucket or Jenkins
• Experience with supporting systems engineering efforts in system design solution engineering and software development
• Experience with Linux OS and Command Line Interface
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Compliant Certification including Security or CISSP within 6 months of start date

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Open Systems Architecture design principles
• Experience with DevOps technologies
• Experience with CI/CD technologies including Ansible Jenkins and GIT
• Experience with Agile development or Scrum
• Knowledge of non-relational databases including MongoDB
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi and Kafka
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Security CE SSCP CCNA-Security or GSEC Certification

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

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