Senior Software Engineer – Platform & API Integration

Peraton

. Lead IPaC website application architecture updates for new species data integration .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software development with a focus on federal application integration, including REST API design and implementation. Proficient in Java and Python, with a strong understanding of federal software development standards and accessibility requirements.

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REST API IntegrationJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingFederal Application IntegrationAgile Software Development

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAPI DesignCloud Data IntegrationApplication ArchitectureInteroperability TestingConsultation Logic DevelopmentApplication DeploymentVersion Control ManagementAccessibility ComplianceIntegration Testing

Tools & Technologies

GitPostmanSoapUIDatabricksIPaC Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal Software DevelopmentFedRAMP ComplianceIT Governance FrameworksDKey SystemsEnvironmental Decision Support Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCloudJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead IPaC website application architecture updates for new species data integration
Design and implement API integration between the consultation application and cloud data platform
Enable species data retrieval for consultation workflows
Implement species display functionality, including habitat designations, listing status, and regulatory requirements
Develop programmatic consultation logic alignment updates and joint agency consultation handling logic
Support establishment and maintenance of the demo environment for government demonstrations
Resolve application-layer defects identified during interoperability testing
Deliver application-layer integration components for the IPaC UI and Logic Update Package
Implement platform-side integration updates supporting new DKey content and consultation package assembly workflows
Execute production cutover application deployment activities according to the approved migration playbook
Document application maintenance procedures and incident response protocols in Final Operational Playbooks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 8 years professional experience, or Master's degree and 6 years professional experience, or Associate's degree and 10 years professional experience, or high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years' professional experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Extensive software development experience focused on federal application integration
Experience designing and implementing REST API integrations between federal applications and cloud data platforms
Proficiency in Java, Python, or equivalent backend development languages
Experience with Git or equivalent version control platforms for federal application code management and deployment
Experience with federal software development standards and FedRAMP-compliant deployment
Familiarity with Section 508/WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements for federal application development
Familiarity with federal IT governance frameworks and platform constraint management
Preferred: Experience with the IPaC platform or similar federal environmental decision support systems
Preferred: Familiarity with DKey systems or consultation package builder platforms
Preferred: Familiarity with Databricks or cloud data lakehouse API integration
Preferred: Familiarity with integration testing frameworks or API contract testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI
Preferred: Experience with Agile/iterative software development on federal programs
Preferred: Experience with DOI, FWS, or NOAA Fisheries IT environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus