Peraton Labs is seeking a Developer to provide customer development support while also contributing to a broader Generative AI Platform and AI Program Management Office (PMO) initiatives. This role is focused on hands-on software engineering execution building features fixing defects writing tests and helping maintain a production platform that serves critical customer mission needs.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level engineer to grow their skills in a meaningful mission-driven environment. You will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads contributing directly to production software while gaining exposure to AI-enabled platform development cloud-native engineering practices and cross-functional product delivery.
The ideal candidate is a motivated developer with solid programming fundamentals a willingness to learn and the ability to deliver reliable well-tested code in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop test and maintain software components supporting a generative AI platform under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads
Build and maintain backend services API endpoints data processing logic and integration components as directed by project requirements
Contribute to front-end development tasks as needed supporting user-facing features and interface improvements
Write clean well-documented and testable code that meets team quality standards and engineering best practices
Participate in code reviews providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and personal development
Support bug triage defect resolution and technical troubleshooting across the application stack
Contribute to broader Generative AI Platform and AI PMO development tasks including shared services tooling and cross-platform integration work
Assist with automated testing CI/CD pipeline maintenance and deployment support activities
Collaborate with product owners analysts and fellow engineers to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
Help maintain technical documentation including code comments API documentation and system behavior descriptions
Participate in Agile ceremonies sprint planning and team collaboration activities
Continuously learn and grow technical skills including exposure to AI/ML integration cloud-native development and modern engineering practices
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Information Systems or a related technical field
25 years of relevant experience in software development application engineering or related technical roles
Solid proficiency in Python with demonstrated ability to write production-quality code
Familiarity with web development fundamentals including REST APIs HTTP and client-server architecture
Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
Familiarity with testing practices including unit testing and basic integration testing
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment accept direction and communicate progress effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability
Desired:
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end frameworks (React preferred)
Hands-on experience with Rust is a plus
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) containerization (Docker) or modern deployment practices
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks (pytest or similar) or DevOps practices
Interest in or exposure to AI/ML concepts LLM-enabled applications or agentic AI systems
Experience with FastAPI Flask Django or other Python web frameworks
Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other relational database systems beyond basic SQL
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
Exposure to government aviation or other mission-driven technical environments
Demonstrated initiative in learning new technologies contributing to open-source projects or pursuing relevant certifications
Basic familiarity with data processing ETL concepts or analytical workflows
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86000 - $138000. 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 individuals 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.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer including disability and protected veterans or other characteristics protected by law.
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ResponsibilitiesPeraton Labs is seeking a Developer to provide customer development support while also contributing to a broader Generative AI Platform and AI Program Management Office (PMO) initiatives. This role is focused on hands-on software engineering execution building features fixing defect...
Responsibilities
Peraton Labs is seeking a Developer to provide customer development support while also contributing to a broader Generative AI Platform and AI Program Management Office (PMO) initiatives. This role is focused on hands-on software engineering execution building features fixing defects writing tests and helping maintain a production platform that serves critical customer mission needs.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level engineer to grow their skills in a meaningful mission-driven environment. You will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads contributing directly to production software while gaining exposure to AI-enabled platform development cloud-native engineering practices and cross-functional product delivery.
The ideal candidate is a motivated developer with solid programming fundamentals a willingness to learn and the ability to deliver reliable well-tested code in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop test and maintain software components supporting a generative AI platform under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads
Build and maintain backend services API endpoints data processing logic and integration components as directed by project requirements
Contribute to front-end development tasks as needed supporting user-facing features and interface improvements
Write clean well-documented and testable code that meets team quality standards and engineering best practices
Participate in code reviews providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and personal development
Support bug triage defect resolution and technical troubleshooting across the application stack
Contribute to broader Generative AI Platform and AI PMO development tasks including shared services tooling and cross-platform integration work
Assist with automated testing CI/CD pipeline maintenance and deployment support activities
Collaborate with product owners analysts and fellow engineers to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions
Help maintain technical documentation including code comments API documentation and system behavior descriptions
Participate in Agile ceremonies sprint planning and team collaboration activities
Continuously learn and grow technical skills including exposure to AI/ML integration cloud-native development and modern engineering practices
Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Information Systems or a related technical field
25 years of relevant experience in software development application engineering or related technical roles
Solid proficiency in Python with demonstrated ability to write production-quality code
Familiarity with web development fundamentals including REST APIs HTTP and client-server architecture
Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
Familiarity with testing practices including unit testing and basic integration testing
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment accept direction and communicate progress effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust suitability
Desired:
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end frameworks (React preferred)
Hands-on experience with Rust is a plus
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) containerization (Docker) or modern deployment practices
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines automated testing frameworks (pytest or similar) or DevOps practices
Interest in or exposure to AI/ML concepts LLM-enabled applications or agentic AI systems
Experience with FastAPI Flask Django or other Python web frameworks
Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other relational database systems beyond basic SQL
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
Exposure to government aviation or other mission-driven technical environments
Demonstrated initiative in learning new technologies contributing to open-source projects or pursuing relevant certifications
Basic familiarity with data processing ETL concepts or analytical workflows
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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$86000 - $138000. 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 individuals 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.
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
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