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These applications serve as authoritative knowledge bases for signal and protocol parametric information, enabling users to search, contribute, and update records. By facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across the IC and its mission partners, these products help ensure critical information is accessible and continuously enhanced by the broader community.\nWe are seeking a Full Stack Developer to support a web application that manages collection initiatives and enables users to track signal analysis workflows across the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will thrive in a small, collaborative team environment and contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, documentation, deployment, and ongoing product maintenance. This role will work closely with customers and team members to develop new capabilities, resolve issues, and maintain the overall health, performance, and reliability of the application.\nQualifications\nFive (5) or more years of directly related experience in software development.\nA Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is highly desired and will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience. (A Master’s degree in a technical field will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of experience.)\nDemonstrated experience with full stack development.\nProficiency in Java.\nExperience with the MERN technology stack, including MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js.\nStrong working knowledge of Linux environments.\nExperience with unit testing and test-driven development practices.\nProficiency with Git and source control.\nActive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.\nCloud Developer certification, including one or more of the following:\nAWS Certified Developer - Associate\nAWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional\nCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)\nElastic Certified Engineer\nDesired Qualifications\nStrong background and experience in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).\nDemonstrated experience working directly with analysts and mission users to understand requirements, diagnose issues, and develop effective technical solutions.\nPeraton offers enhanced benefits to employees supporting this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.\nSelected candidates may be eligible for enhanced professional development opportunities, including training, certification programs, and skill-building experiences tailored to individual strengths, career goals, and role-specific requirements.\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton 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.\nTarget Salary Range\n$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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