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Software Development Lead

Peraton
United States, Florida, Melbourne
Jun 08, 2026

Software Development Lead
Job Locations

US-FL-Melbourne




Requisition ID
2026-167484

Position Category
Information Technology

Clearance
Top Secret/SCI



Responsibilities

Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for you to join our team as a cleared Software Development Lead based out of Melbourne, FL! This position will report directly to the Program Manager.

The candidate will be responsible for leading a team of engineers (front, backend and middle).

The Software Development Lead will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

    Perform software engineering and development activities associated with supporting, maintaining, and enhancing software using an Agile DevSecOps model.
  • Develop and integrate bug fixes and new feature enhancements using customer-approved development tools and processes (e.g., Java, Jira, Git, JUnit).
  • Develop and maintain code and integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
  • Deploy processes and tools and establish metrics.
  • Demonstrate experience developing containerized applications and deploying to Kubernetes.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Knowledge of Jira and Confluence.
  • Interface with other senior technical teams.
  • Responsible for leading and managing customer TEMS

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor front-end, back-end, and middleware engineers.
  • Manage software development activities across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Coordinate sprint planning with PM, backlog prioritization, and software release activities.
  • Ensure software deliveries meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for software architecture and design decisions.
  • Support customer meetings, technical interchange meetings, demonstrations, and program reviews.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate technical, schedule, and resource risks.
  • Drive adoption of DevSecOps best practices, automation, and continuous process improvement.
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Test, Cybersecurity, and Configuration Management teams to ensure successful delivery of software capabilities.
  • Support staffing, recruiting, employee development, and performance management activities.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, and RMF processes within classified environments.
  • Report software development status, metrics, and risks to program and customer leadership.


Qualifications

Must Haves:

  • 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Current Security+ Certification
  • Must understand nuclear phenomena and the processing of NUDET data from sensors
  • Nuclear simulation experience required
  • AWS experience required
  • Experience with Linux, Windows (advanced system administration), Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence), Kubernetes, Containerization (Docker), Virtualization, DevOps/CI/CD and Oracle
  • Working Knowledge of C+, Java, Phython Languages, Agile and Waterfall Methodology


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.



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.
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