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Software Developer
Agile Defense
Fort Meade, MD
- $155,000 to $175,000 USD / year
Agile Defense is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations.
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Software Developer and IT Tech Professional
CACI, INC.-FEDERAL
Bethesda, MD
- Must have a degree in relevant field to software development · - Must have or be able to obtain a secret or interim secret clearance
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Senior Application Developer (Full Stack)
Belay Technologies
Fort Meade, MD
Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Application Developer to join our intel team. You will operate as a Full Stack Software Engineer on the Enduring Targets, Global Technology section's…
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Software Developer and IT Tech Professional
CACI
Bethesda, MD
- Must have a degree in relevant field to software development · - Must have or be able to obtain a secret or interim secret clearance
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2027 Internship - Cybersecurity Software Developer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
- $22.6 to $47.95 USD / hour
We are seeking interns who are passionate about software development, systems engineering, or cybersecurity to join our Cyber Concepts and Exploration group to contribute to our mission of…
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Software Developer 803
Freedom Technology Solutions Group
Columbia, MD
We are seeking a Software Developer for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS that offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise.…
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Senior Software Developer
TEKsystems
Hanover, MD
- $91,700 to $137,500 USD / year
…through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires: The Senior Software Developer is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, deploying, and maintaining modern…
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Senior Software Developer
Gormat
Annapolis Junction, MD
- $195,000 to $210,000 USD / year
Parsons is seeking an experienced Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations.
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Software Developer/System Engineer
S2Technologies
Washington, DC
- $100 to $150 USD / hour
Must have, or be able to obtain, an Army-issued email and Army CAC · Metro Area (Must live within 75 miles of the National Capital Region (NCR)
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Application Developer
Wyetech
Fort Meade, MD
- $64.04 to $120.27 USD / hour
Application Developer (SWE2 – Software Engineer Level 2)
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CNO Software Developer
Gormat
Annapolis Junction, MD
- $126,000 to $141,000 USD / year
Gormat is seeking a CNO Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You'll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for bringing your…
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Cloud Developer/Integrator
CTC Group
Fort Meade, MD
CTC Group is seeking a Cloud Developer/Integrator to modernize, enhance, and integrate enterprise software applications within cloud-based environments. This role focuses on software…
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Cloud Developer/Integrator
CTC Group
Fort Meade, MD
CTC Group is seeking a Cloud Developer/Integrator to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems within cloud environments. This role focuses on cloud-native application…
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Senior Software Developer-Python
TEKsystems
Hanover, MD
- $91,700 to $137,500 USD / year
…through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires: The Senior Software Developer is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, deploying, modernizing, and…
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LYA001SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
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LYA002SWE2 - Mid Level Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
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LYA008SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
Added 21 days ago
Software Developer - SME
Peraton
Bowie, MD
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Added 21 days ago
Application Programmer/QA Engineer
One Federal Solution
Beltsville, MD
…DevSecOps practices. The successful candidate will support software development, application modernization, quality assurance, testing, security, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M)…
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Software Developer SME
World Wide Technology Holding, LLC
Washington D.C.
- $170,000 to $180,000 USD / year
WWT is seeking a Software Developer – Subject Matter Expert (SME). This individual serves as the principal authority for enterprise software architecture, development standards, application…
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Mid-Level Software Developer/Engineer
Amentum
Hanover, MD
…candidate to utilize customer provided AI tools to assist in software development lifecycle efforts: documentation creation, source code reviews, draft design review documentation,…
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HP108 Scientific Software Developer
ADNET Systems, Inc.
Greenbelt, MD
We are seeking a junior Scientific Software Developer to provide development and maintenance support for the Space Physics Archive Search and Extract (SPASE) Metadata Working Team (SMWT)…
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AI Software Developer
Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD
Leidos is seeking an AISoftware Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). L-CAP…
Added 25 days ago
MCCO Software Developer SME | Active TS/SCI CI Poly
General Dynamics Information Technology
Fort Meade, MD
Our Software Developer SME must have:
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LYA008SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…

Peraton

Software Developer - SME

Herndon, VA, United States
Bowie, MD, United States

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000.

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Job details

Pay: Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000.
Apply by: Oct 20, 2027
Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years’ experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

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

Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation’s skies safe and connected. We’re looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission-critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world’s most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won’t just support the mission - you’ll define it.

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Software Developer - SME to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System. In this role, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications that support aviation operations and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that directly impact millions of passengers and aviation professionals every day. If you are driven by innovation, quality, and mission impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to systems that power safe and efficient airspace operations nationwide.

Work Location:

This position is 100% on-site primarily located in Herndon VA, with an alternate work location available in Bowie, MD. Candidates must be able to work on-site at one of these locations based on program requirements.

In this position, you will:

Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.
Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.
Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.
Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.
Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.
Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.
Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.
Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.
Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Required.
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience or Master's degree and 10 years or Associate’s degree and 14 years’ experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 16 years’ experience.
Work experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, PL/SQL programming languages and frameworks.
Experience designing and developing applications in cloud or hybrid environments.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies.
Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.
Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.
Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).
Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.
Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.
Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).

#BNATC

Target Salary Range $135,000 - $216,000. 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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Skills

NAS
Collaborate with engineers
Cybersecurity
CI/CD
Troubleshoot
ICT system integration
Documentation
Regulatory compliance
Security regulations
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Oracle Java
Spring Boot
Oracle PL/SQL
Programming languages
Docker
Kubernetes
Agile development
API development
Microservices
Infrastructure as code
IBM Terraform
NoSQL
AWS certification

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