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Cloud Software Engineer

ClearanceJobs, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724

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Cloud Software Engineer

Peraton is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to join our dynamic Compute Team. This role involves contributing to a massively parallel enterprise platform that leverages Java and a robust suite of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS), including Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo. The platform is purpose-built to support and execute data-intensive analytics across a managed, scalable infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Java developer who thrives in collaborative and evolving technical environments. As part of our team, you'll work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, develop mission-critical capabilities, and engage with a range of systems based on real-world customer needs. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based applications and services that run in a distributed cloud environment. Contribute to the architecture and implementation of scalable, high-throughput systems used for large-scale data processing. Integrate open-source components such as Kubernetes, Hadoop, and Accumulo into mission-critical software solutions. Collaborate closely with team members to understand system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver reliable functionality. Continuously evaluate new technologies and incorporate them to improve performance, security, and scalability. Maintain documentation and support system deployments in a DevSecOps-driven environment. Respond to evolving customer needs by adapting development priorities and technologies as required. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: At least eight (8) years of experience in software development/engineering, including: Requirements analysis Software development Installation and integration Evaluation and enhancement Maintenance and testing Problem diagnosis and resolution A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field A Master's degree in a technical field may substitute for two (2) years of experience A PHD in a technical field may substitute for three (3) years of experience Acceptable technical fields include: Mathematics Information Systems Engineering Other related disciplines Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph. Required Technical Skills: Programming Languages & Technologies: Proficiency in Java Experience with MapReduce programming models and tools such as: Hadoop, Hive, Pig Database Technologies: Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL Infrastructure & Scripting: Knowledge of Linux OS development Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes Scripting/automation experience using Python and Ansible Preferred Qualifications: Experience with microservices architecture and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) Relevant Certifications (at least one of the following): AWS Certified Developer - Associate AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Elastic Certified Engineer 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.