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Senior Java Developer - Space Missions

Peraton

Herndon, VA
Full Time
Senior
135k-216k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that supports missions of consequence across the globe, including space, land, sea, air, and cyberspace. As a leading mission capability integrator and enterprise IT provider, Peraton delivers trusted solutions and technologies to protect the nation and its allies. The company partners with essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving complex challenges to keep people safe and secure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide TS/SCI Java software development of modules, including techniques such as 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 industry 'best' practices, within operational requirements.
  • Provide technical reports, white papers, and other documentation to document findings of all software engineering activities.
  • Support the EMMETT program by working on space domain awareness systems, including data processing and distribution for satellite situational awareness.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum of Top Secret clearance with the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customer request; must maintain the clearance.
  • Proficiency in Java, including Model, Entity, Data Transfer Object (DTO), and Data Access (DAO).
  • Software design and development experience with cloud architecture, including using containers (Docker).
  • Experience developing software on Unix-based operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux.
  • Experience with Remote Debugging (JDWP) and Spring Framework, MapStruct Annotations.
  • Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including understanding queries and commands.
  • Experience working with Linux distributions and command-line navigation.
  • Experience with messaging systems like ActiveMQ and Camel Route.
  • Working knowledge of web application basics such as HTTP, HTML, REST, WebSocket, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with version control tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Gerrit/GIT.
  • Experience with Rest API/API Gateway, Apache Kafka, Microservices, Containerization, and Kubernetes.
  • Hands-on experience with cluster management tools such as AWS EKS and Rancher.
  • Experience with AWS services such as RDS and ElastiCache.

Nice to Have

  • Proficient in at least one scripting language such as Python.
  • Familiar with web server configuration on NGINX, Apache, or similar.
  • Experience using AWS as a developer.
  • Experience with build/deploy tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
  • Experience collaborating with external developers and integrating components into larger frameworks.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Background in physics, mathematics, or aerospace.
  • Experience with NiFi, developing flows and process groups.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification or working toward certification.

Qualifications

  • Educational qualifications as specified in requirements (Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience).

Benefits & Perks

  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for employees and dependents.
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
  • Participation in an attractive bonus plan.

Working at Peraton

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains, emphasizing innovative solutions and mission-driven work. The company values solving complex challenges and supporting national security efforts, fostering a culture of dedication, expertise, and collaboration.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 13, 2025
Salary135k-216k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Peraton

Website

peraton.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Herndon, VA

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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