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Peraton is developing the next generation of mission planning and command-and-control software for space communications programs and needs a SME Backend Software Engineer to build a cutting-edge ground communications and data-transport platform for U.S. government satellites.

Requirements

• Extensive experience designing and developing Protected Key Management Architecture (PKMA) software, with a strong focus on secure backend systems
• Experience in Python, with hands-on experience building scalable backend services and APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI
• Proven experience working with modern infrastructure and tools, including PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, to support cloud-native application development and deployment
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least one major commercial cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including its native services for compute, storage, and security
• Strong background in backend architecture and development, with a focus on performance optimization, security hardening, and system reliability

Responsibilities

• Build multi-tenant services on public cloud platforms like AWS
• Build, architect, and consume APIs and backend services as part of the platform ecosystem with an emphasis on automation, testing, and security
• Advocate for improvements to product quality, security, and performance that have a particular impact on your team and others
• Engage with customers and partners to facilitate integration with our services
• Solve complex technical challenges related to scaling space communications infrastructure
• Support junior engineering talent with mentorship or technical guidance

Other

• 14+ years of software engineering experience and an Associates Degree; OR 12+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelors Degree
• Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with end-users to design and build solutions to their needs
• Ability to initiate self-directed learning of new technologies, to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment