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Peraton

Full Stack Software Engineer

Peraton

. Build multi-tenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building multi-tenant backend services on public cloud platforms, particularly AWS, with a strong focus on Python development, API architecture, and security practices. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions while maintaining high standards of automation and testing.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python DevelopmentAPI ArchitectureMicroservice DevelopmentAWS Cloud PlatformTop-Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentRelational Database DesignSQLTypeScriptUnit TestingIntegration TestingOAuth 2.0PostgreSQLDockerKubernetes
Soft Skills
CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
GitGitHubCI/CD PipelinesViteKafkaUnix Shell ScriptingHelm
Certifications & Qualifications
Top-Secret Clearance
Industry Keywords
Microservice ArchitectureZero Trust PrinciplesModel-Based Systems EngineeringAsynchronous MessagingSecure Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPythonShell ScriptingSQLTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build multi-tenant backend services on public cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Architect, develop, and consume APIs and backend services with emphasis on automation, security, testing, and maintainability
  • Create software system designs from business requirements and translate functional needs into technical specifications
  • Present technical designs and recommendations to engineering teams and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Test teams to align requirements, models, and implementation
  • Develop backend services using Python, including APIs, automation logic, and platform-level components
  • Design user interfaces and implement reusable front-end software components
  • Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
  • Develop microservices and service-to-service communication patterns
  • Investigate and resolve production issues using structured diagnostic and troubleshooting methods
  • Support customer and partner integration activities during platform deployment and capability development
  • Solve complex technical challenges related to secure and scalable satellite communications infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience
  • An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI; must maintain the clearance
  • Proficiency in Python development for backend systems and APIs
  • Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing relational databases, including SQL, triggers, functions, and stored procedures
  • Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms, including RBAC and ABAC
  • Experience with microservice development and backend service architectures
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, including modern language features, strong type checking, and maintainable, reliable code practices
  • Experience developing front-end applications using Vite and modern web development tools
  • Experience with component-based architecture, state management, application routing, and responsive design
  • Experience using Git-based source control and participating in structured code reviews
  • Experience investigating and resolving production issues in operational environments
  • Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated test workflows
  • Working knowledge of PKI concepts and asynchronous messaging architectures
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, OAuth 2.0, JWT, Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Kafka, and Unix shell scripting
  • Experience applying Zero Trust software development principles
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for containerized deployment and orchestration
  • Experience with at least one major commercial cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with MBSE and Test engineering teams
  • Ability to prepare and present technical designs and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to engage with end-users to clarify requirements or support implementation activities
  • Ability to learn new tools, technologies, or frameworks in support of evolving project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
  • Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan