Software Developer

Description

Join a team dedicated to protecting the safety and integrity of U.S. air travel. Peraton is seeking a Software Developer - to support mission-critical aviation programs aligned with the National Airspace System. In this role, you will design, build, and enhance cloud-enabled applications that support aviation operations and modernization initiatives. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions that directly impact millions of passengers and aviation professionals every day. If you are driven by innovation, quality, and mission impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to systems that power safe and efficient airspace operations nationwide.

Work Location:

This position will work 100% on site in Herndon, VA. Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day. Core hours are 9am-3pm.

Must be cleared by FAA prior to starting work

In this position, you will:

Support technical design activities and participate in architecture and design reviews.

Develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade software applications supporting FAA programs.

Translate system and business requirements into well-structured, maintainable code.

Conduct peer code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and product stakeholders to ensure application requirements are fully met.

Develop and execute unit, integration, and regression tests to validate functionality and performance.

Support integration of applications into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.

Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and system integration challenges.

Contribute to documentation, including technical design artifacts, user guides, and compliance materials.

Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements, security standards, and performance objectives.

Participate in system verification & validation (V&V), readiness reviews, and modernization initiatives.

Continuously identify opportunities to improve development processes, automation, and system efficiency.

Skills

Java, cloud, infrastructure as code, Terraform, RESTful APIs, NoSQL, databases, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Clearance, Python, C#, Development, Sql, linux, spring boot, agular

Top Skills Details

Java,cloud,infrastructure as code,Terraform,RESTful APIs,NoSQL,databases,DevSecOps,CI/CD,Clearance,Python,C#,Development,Sql,linux,spring boot,agular

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to FAA programs or NAS systems.

Experience with FAA systems, federal modernization efforts, or mission-critical environments.

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

Knowledge of federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP).

Experience with performance optimization and scalability engineering.

Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases.

Cloud-related certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Azure Developer Associate, etc.).

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $72.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n

• Medical, dental & vision\n

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n

• Short and long-term disability\n

• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n

• Transportation benefits\n

• Employee Assistance Program\n

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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\nAbout TEKsystems\n\n

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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\nAbout TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services \n\n

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.