Full Stack Software Development 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.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance; applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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

Vantor seeks a cleared Full-Stack Software Developer to collaborate as part of a dynamic full technology stack engineering team working on a large-scale Government Geospatial Information software system, contributing to both operations and new development. Our team is building a cloud-based collaborative geospatial mapping platform that leverages commercial technologies to meet the needs of our users. This position requires an engineer capable of working across various technical domains to support mission success.

Responsibilities
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• Research, evaluate, design, develop, implement, test, and improve existing software in collaboration with a team of software developers, software testers, system engineers, and Dev Ops engineers.
• Design and develop backend services (primarily Java, Node.js) optimized for UI performance and user experience, collaborating closely with UI/UX developers.
• Contribute to development efforts across the technology stack.
• Design and implement intuitive and effective user interfaces using modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks (e.g., D3.js, Leaflet, Open Layers, potentially others like React/Angular/Vue), understanding user workflows (especially Geospatial Analysts).
• Champion and implement sound software development processes, emphasizing testing (unit, component, integration) and clear documentation.
• Analyze complex requirements and technical challenges, exercising judgment to select appropriate methods and techniques to develop robust solutions.

Minimum Qualifications
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• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be willing and able to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Security+ Certification or ability to acquire
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, eoftware engineering, or a related technical discipline plus 5+ years of relevant professional software development experience; OR Master s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience developing both user interfaces and backend services.
• Be willing and able to work onsite in Herndon VA, with a portion of the time worked inside a SCIF
• Full-Stack Development Proficiency:
  Demonstrated experience building and consuming RESTful web services (using Java and/or Node.js) and developing responsive user interfaces using modern web technologies (JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3).
• UI Framework/Library
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven ability to build UIs with modern JavaScript libraries, requiring specific experience with D3.js and familiarity with mapping libraries like Leaflet or Open Layers.
• Database & Environment
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working with relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL strongly preferred) including SQL, coupled with proficiency using Git version control and working within a Linux/Unix environment.
• Agile & Testing Practices:
  Solid understanding and practical experience working within an Agile/Scrum framework and implementing software testing (unit, integration, component).
• Collaboration & Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical skills, ability to solve complex technical problems, and effective communication skills for collaboration within a team.

Preferred Skills
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• Extensive experience (6+ years) in JavaScript, UI/UX, and RESTful service development.
• Deep expertise in specific UI frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, advanced D3.js).
• Experience with Java Swing (if relevant for specific legacy components).
• Experience contributing to or managing Open-Source Software projects.
• Experience with C++ programming.
• Advanced knowledge and practical application of automated testing strategies and tools.

Pay Transparency

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Benefits
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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…