Senior Software Engineer - Peraton : Job Details

What you will need:

• BS degree + 8 years, MS + 6 years, or PhD + 3 years of experience in software engineering or a related field
• Proven experience in Agile software development teams (SAFe experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with Java, Tomcat, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, JavaScript
• Must be able to obtain a DOD Secret clearance
• Must be able to live in the Stennis Space Center metro area and work in the office when required

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a collaborative, fast-paced team supporting the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Micro-Services Enterprise – Mission Planning (MOµSE-MP) program. This effort is part of the Next Generation Mission Planning Enterprise, focused on delivering advanced environmental intelligence to Navy and Air Force aviation mission planners.

Working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, you will contribute to the development of microservices and NPM packages that provide accurate, timely, and mission-relevant METOC data. The role is highly collaborative, involving multiple development teams across Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and requires both strong technical capability and communication skills.

What will you do:

• Design, develop, test, and debug advanced software applications and systems, incorporating logical and mathematical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to define and analyze system capabilities, user needs, and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain software solutions including compilers, utility programs, and operating systems; ensure software standards and compliance are met.
• Lead and support engineering tasks focused on 2D and 3D visualizations of METOC forecasts and observations from multiple authoritative weather data providers.
• Participate in full-stack development activities supporting UI/UX design, backend services, and API integration.
• Contribute to and improve testing frameworks
• Create and maintain regression test plans
• Develop JUnit test cases
• Monitor pull requests and integration workflows
• Support CI/CD best practices and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within and across ARTs, ensuring shared understanding of tasking and resolving technical issues efficiently.