Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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 a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of core platform services that support secure, scalable, and reliable satellite ground communications and data-transport capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Build multi‑tenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS
- Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services with an emphasis on automation, security, testing, and maintainability
- Create software system designs from business requirements and translate functional needs into technical specifications
- Present technical designs and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders
- Work closely with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Test teams to ensure alignment between requirements, models, and system implementation
- Develop backend services using Python, including APIs, automation logic, and platform‑level components
- Design user interfaces (UI) and implement reusable front‑end software components to support consistent, accessible, and maintainable application functionality
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Develop microservices and associated service‑to‑service communication patterns
- Investigate and resolve production issues using structured diagnostic and troubleshooting methods
- Support customer and partner integration activities as part of platform deployment and capability development
- Solve complex technical challenges related to secure and scalable satellite communications infrastructure
Skills
- Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience; OR Master's degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience. An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- This position requires the candidate possess a minimum Secret clearance. The candidate must maintain the clearance
- Proficiency in Python development for backend systems and APIs
- Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing relational databases, including SQL, triggers, functions, and stored procedures
- Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, including RBAC and ABAC
- Experience with microservice development and backend service architectures
- Proficiency in developing software using TypeScript, including use of modern language features, strong type checking, and practices that support maintainable and reliable code
- Experience developing and building front‑end applications using Vite and associated modern web development tools
- Experience with contemporary front‑end development practices, including component‑based architecture, state management techniques, application routing, and responsive design
- Experience using Git‑based source control systems and participating in structured code review processes
- Experience investigating and resolving production issues in operational environments
- Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated test workflows
- Working knowledge of PKI concepts and asynchronous messaging architectures
- Experience with PostgreSQL, OAuth 2.0, JWT, Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Kafka, and Unix shell scripting
- Experience applying Zero Trust software development principles
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for containerized deployment and orchestration
- Experience with at least one major commercial cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Ability to effectively collaborate with MBSE and Test engineering teams
- Ability to prepare and present technical designs and recommendations to cross‑functional stakeholders
- Ability to engage with end‑users to clarify requirements or support implementation activities
- Ability to learn new tools, technologies, or frameworks in support of evolving project needs
Benefits
- Fully comprehensive medical plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Tuition assistance
- Fertility treatment
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