Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

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. We are looking for an API/Java/Python Developer to join our Services team. This role focuses on developing high-performance API-driven services and data‑ingest pipelines that drive Analytic Data Organization, Entity Extraction, and modernized storage paradigms. Primary responsibilities include writing secure, cloud‑ready code optimized for a Develop‑Low / Deploy‑High workflow, building and testing software that will safely promote across accredited cross‑domain solutions into high‑side, air‑gapped operational networks.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with a CI polygraph. Employment for this cleared role is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Python frameworks.
• Build and integrate backend services, data pipelines, and enterprise application components.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, data engineers, and UI/UX developers to implement end‑to‑end solutions.
• Develop automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes within Agile environments.
• Troubleshoot application defects, performance issues, and integration challenges across distributed systems.
• Support cloud‑native deployments, containerization, and secure software development practices.

• U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• 2–5 years of experience developing applications using Java and Python.
• Experience building RESTful APIs, web services, and backend integrations.
• Familiarity with relational and No
  
  SQL databases and SQL development.
• Experience with Git, version control systems, and Agile software development methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience with Spring Boot, Flask, FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience supporting Dev Sec Ops  and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture, event‑driven systems, and API gateway technologies.
• Security+ certification or familiarity with secure coding and RMF principles.
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal government programs.

Base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is:

• $ – $ – $ annually.

For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market‑driven ranges for our roles.

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks such as student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. For more information on our benefits, visit

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.