Cloud Software Engineer 1

Cloud Software Engineer 1

Job Locations

US-MD-Fort Meade

Requisition ID

2026-164003

Position Category

Information Technology

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

Cloud Software Engineer 1
Location: Fort Meade, MD

Peraton is seeking a

Cloud Software Engineer 1

to support the development and deployment of enterprise cloud-based solutions within a mission-driven environment. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and maintenance of scalable cloud-native applications supporting large-scale compute and data analytics platforms.
This role involves working within an Agile development team to implement secure and reliable software capabilities across cloud infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated developer with strong attention to detail who can work independently and collaboratively to meet evolving customer requirements.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, 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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Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 0 years of experience

in software development, cloud engineering, or related technical field;

OR
A minimum of 4 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or related technical field in lieu of a degree
Qualifying experience must include

requirements analysis, software development, installation, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, or problem diagnosis and resolution
Degrees in

Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar technical disciplines

will be considered
Experience with one or more programming languages such as

Java, Python, or C++
Experience working within

Linux-based operating systems
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with

cloud platforms

such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with

containerization technologies

such as Docker
Experience with

container orchestration tools

such as Kubernetes
Experience with

CI/CD tools

and DevOps practices
Familiarity with

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Desired Certifications (One of the Following)
AWS Certified Developer - Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

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

$112,000 - $179,000. 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.