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Software Developer Advisor

Peraton
$104,000 - $166,000
United States, Virginia, Herndon
Oct 22, 2026

Software Developer Advisor
Job Locations

US




Requisition ID
2026-172392

Position Category
Information Technology

Clearance
Agency Clearance



Responsibilities

Our CDC Program is looking to add a Software Developer to the team supporting the ImmPort program who supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by delivering highquality software solutions, data integration pipelines, and operational support for one of the nation's key immunology data-sharing platforms. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Advisor to join our team, contribute technical leadership, and drive development and operations across a multitechnology environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead or support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of ImmPort backend services and data pipelines
* Develop robust, highperformance software components using Python, Bash, Java, and Spring
* Support database operations and development across MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and OpenSearch
* Provide OCICBtype operational support, including deployments, releases, password rotation activities, and infrastructure troubleshooting
* Implement best practices for code quality, CI/CD, security, and performance optimization
* Collaborate with NIH stakeholders, cross-functional development teams, and operational staff
* Contribute to documentation, architecture discussions, and technical decisionmaking
* Troubleshoot production issues and support incident response workflows
* Participate in on-site meetings as needed and maintain required NIH badge access

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

    Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or 12 years with a HS Diploma/equivalent
  • At least 8 years of experience in software development and operational support
  • Proficiency Python, Bash scripting, Java and Spring framework
  • Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and OpenSearch
  • Hands-on experience with deployment processes, release management, and general operational support workflows
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a secure researchcomputing environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain NIH badging requirements

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, or similar)
  • Front-end development experience (Angular, JavaScript)
  • Familiarity with large-scale scientific or biomedical data systems
  • Experience working in regulated or government environments
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work independently and mentor junior developers
  • Comfortable engaging with scientific, technical, and government stakeholders


Peraton Overview

Peraton 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.



Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. 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.


EEO

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