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Junior Software Engineer
80,000–128,000 / Year
Location
Herndon, Virginia, United States
Experience
Entry
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
July 9, 2027
Applicants
0
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking a Software Engineer II in our Herndon, VA location to support a large software development classified program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. Program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with effort to develop and deliver modernized cloud native, microservice-based products. Team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and behavior and test-driven development practices.
Responsibilities:
- Candidate will apply agile development processes to implement features as defined by user stories, 3-week Sprints/3 Month Spins.
- Development using Java full stack.
- Develop/maintain platform related applications and libraries.
- Develop/maintain existing applications as requirements are requested and when updates are required.
- Candidate will resolve database issues and in creating new features/functionality for existing database.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 2+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position; an additional 4 years of relevant experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
- Strong foundational knowledge working with Java OOP development.
- Willingness to learn and become an effective team member.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Full-time work in a SCIF
Desired Qualifications:
- An already active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with the systems engineering life-cycle.
- Previous hands-on experience through coursework or internships.
- Previous hands-on coding experience with Python, React, Javascript, Postgres, & SQL.
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](http://peraton.com/) to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$80,000 - $128,000. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply agile development processes to implement features defined by user stories and sprints.
- Develop and maintain platform-related applications and libraries using Java full stack.
- Develop and maintain existing applications as requirements are requested.
- Resolve database issues and create new features or functionality for existing databases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to the position with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in an area relevant to the position
Skills Required
JavaObject-Oriented ProgrammingAgileDevOpsTest-driven developmentCommunicationTeamworkWillingness to learnPythonReactJavascriptPostgresSQLSystems engineering life-cycle
Benefits
- Overtime eligibility
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
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