About the role#
Peraton is seeking a Solution Architect Co-op to support the County of San Diego contract. You will work with senior architects to design cloud and AI solutions that modernize County services. This role provides insight into how enterprise systems are planned before development begins. You will work 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Design cloud and AI solutions for County services.
- Create system diagrams, architecture patterns, and AWS-based designs under the AI-DLC framework.
- Collaborate with Peraton professionals on real projects.
- Apply AI to the processes used to design, build, and deliver software.
What you'll need#
- US Citizenship.
- High school diploma and some advanced level training.
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of software design and cloud computing fundamentals.
- Ability to create technical diagrams and explain design decisions.
- Preferred: AWS Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate certification.
- Preferred: Familiarity with architecture patterns such as microservices, serverless, or event-driven designs.
- Preferred: Exposure to AI-DLC, infrastructure as code, or AWS AI services.
- Preferred: Prior software development internship experience.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Duration: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.
About Peraton
Peraton is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2017, the firm provides services in space, intelligence, defense, and cybersecurity. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains multiple office locations across the United States. The company focuses on engineering, software development, and network infrastructure.
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