SME Backend Software Engineer - SATCOM Job at Peraton, Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Peraton
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is developing the next generation of mission planning and command-and-control software for space communications programs. Our team is responsible for creating modern, resilient services and capabilities that will support the U.S. Government’s critical space communications infrastructure for the next decade and beyond.


As a SME Backend Software Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in building a cutting-edge ground communications and data-transport platform for U.S. government satellites. You will design and develop core platform services that enable secure, scalable, and efficient satellite operations. In this role, you will contribute as an individual developer while supporting technical decisions to ensure platform excellence.

What you'll do:

  • 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

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • 14+ years of software engineering experience and an Associates Degree; OR 12+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelors Degree. Four (4) additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
  • This position requires the candidate possess a minimum Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret.
  • 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.

Desired qualifications:

  • 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

Benefits :

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. 

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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