Cloud Software Engineer
Annapolis Junction Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Peterson Technologies. Annapolis Junction · full-time · $165,000–$200,000 base.
SalaryStated by Peterson Technologies
$165,000 – $200,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Peterson TechnologiesOur estimate for the market: $146,056–$186,875Median $171,250
The range includes the market median of $171,250 for mid-level software engineering roles in Annapolis Junction.
Worked out from 30 postings that stated pay, median $171,250. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationAnnapolis Junction
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$165,000–$200,000
PostedAug 19, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Analyze requirements and build, integrate, test, and maintain cloud software through deployment and ongoing support
- Evaluate software, validate its behavior, enhance existing systems, and diagnose and resolve issues
- Design object-oriented systems and develop applications for Windows or UNIX/Linux environments
- Develop RESTful services and software using distributed data technologies such as HDFS and NoSQL products
What you bring
- A current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, plus eligibility for access to classified information
- A Hadoop or cloud developer certification and recent hands-on experience with HDFS and Hadoop tools
- At least five years programming in two or more of Java, C, and C++, within the stated experience window
- A computer science degree or an accepted substitute, plus the required experience with operating systems and distributed NoSQL products
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level cloud software engineer with recent Hadoop and HDFS experience, distributed NoSQL skills, and a background building RESTful services. You must hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and meet classified-access eligibility requirements. The role is based in Annapolis Junction.
From the employer
Provide cloud software research, development, and engineering services to include requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, sustainment, testing, validation, and issue diagnosis/resolution.
Within the last three (3) years, a minimum of one (1) year experience with Map/Reduce and/or Hadoop, Hive, and/or Pig. Within the last three (3) years, a minimum of one (1) year experience with the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). Hadoop/Cloud Developer Certification. Within the last seven (7) years, a minimum of five (5) years experience programming with at least two (2) of the following languages: Java, C, and/or C++. Within the last five (5) years, a minimum of three (3) years of experience designing and developing applications in a Windows or UNIX/Linux operating environment. Within the last five (5) years, a minimum of three (3) years experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products that support highly distributed, massively parallel computation needs such as Hbase, CloudBase/Accumulo, and/or Big Table. Within the last three (3) years, a minimum of one (1) year experience with requirements analysis and design for one (1) or more object-oriented systems. Demonstrated experience developing Restful services. A bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline; an associate's degree in computer science or related discipline and two (2) years programming experience or five (5) years programming experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience - 165,000 - 200,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected]
Within the last three (3) years, a minimum of one (1) year experience with Map/Reduce and/or Hadoop, Hive, and/or Pig. Within the last three (3) years, a minimum of one (1) year experience with the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS). Hadoop/Cloud Developer Certification. Within the last seven (7) years, a minimum of five (5) years experience programming with at least two (2) of the following languages: Java, C, and/or C++. Within the last five (5) years, a minimum of three (3) years of experience designing and developing applications in a Windows or UNIX/Linux operating environment. Within the last five (5) years, a minimum of three (3) years experience with OpenSource (NoSQL) products that support highly distributed, massively parallel computation needs such as Hbase, CloudBase/Accumulo, and/or Big Table. Within the last three (3) years, a minimum of one (1) year experience with requirements analysis and design for one (1) or more object-oriented systems. Demonstrated experience developing Restful services. A bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline; an associate's degree in computer science or related discipline and two (2) years programming experience or five (5) years programming experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement.
Salary range depending on experience - 165,000 - 200,000
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected]
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