Peraton · Herndon, Virginia, US

Junior Software Engineer

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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.

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.

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.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Of the 66 jobs with this title on Talentify in Virginia, 10 list pay per year.

Taking the midpoint of each listed range, the middle half pay 120,590–169,625 USD per year and the median is 152,500 USD per year.

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The median wage for Software Developers in Virginia was 65.61 USD per hour (136,460 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 51.25–82.26 USD per hour.

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