Peraton - Herndon, VA
posted 4 months ago
Peraton is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Lead Software Developer to support the US Department of Agriculture's Cotton Management Systems program. This program is crucial for managing the flow of harvested cotton as it applies to the Federal Government's Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL) program. The system is responsible for tracking the quality, location, and value of approximately 15-20 million bales of cotton annually, as well as the status of all loans associated with the cotton. The system includes public-facing web pages for access by USDA employees and customers, and it interfaces with various other customer and government systems for managing loan creations and repayments. In this role, you will work closely with users to define the existing or new system scope and objectives. You will be responsible for designing, developing, coding, testing, and debugging software. Your expertise will guide the development and/or modification of computer-based scientific, technical, and business software systems. You will provide analytical support and technical advice during the conceptualization, development, and implementation phases of the project. Additionally, you will review and evaluate systems and software to ensure adherence to government directives, standards, guidelines, and criteria concerning software safety and systems safety. It is essential to confirm that design mitigations are captured in the design documentation and verify their implementation. You will also utilize government-approved tools for development, problem tracking, and status reporting.