Mid-level Full Stack Software Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

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This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI with CI poly level.

Are you looking to advance to grow your tech chops and make an impact?  Join our talented team to help design, build, and scale a mission-focused big data analytics platform.  In this role, you’ll work across the stack, developing intuitive user interfaces and robust backend services, as well as features that enable insights at the speed of mission. You’ll collaborate closely with data engineers, DevOps engineers, and other developers to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.  As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing and building solutions that directly impact users. You’ll collaborate closely with both end users and fellow technologists to ensure our tools and applications truly meet customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain features for a big data analytics platform
• Build responsive front-end applications and scalable backend APIs/services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Integrate with large-scale data pipelines and distributed systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Work onsite in a SCIF environment 80% or as needs dictate in either Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly)
• 8+ years of technical experience in:
  • Front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue)
  • Backend development (e.g., Python, Java, Javascript, R, Node.js, or similar)
  • Designing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, GIS.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, Openstack, etc.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hadoop)
• Experience with big data technologies such as Kubernetes, Spark, Hive, and/or Hadoop, Accumulo, ElasticSearch
• Experience with Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, or Kafka
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.