[Hiring] Mid-Level Software Engineer @Vantor

Role Description

Vantor is currently seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support our FALCON effort. This role can be performed remotely within the continental United States.

As a Vantor team member, you will have the opportunity to closely support our mission partners, and your work will have a direct impact on building mission-focused software capabilities that support operational awareness, data-driven analysis, and timely decision-making. In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the continued research, development, and sustainment of mission-focused software applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and analytical capabilities.
• Support data scientists and mission partners by creating and/or refining software applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing custom applications.
• Troubleshoot defects and improve performance.
• Contribute to code reviews and technical documentation.
• Help deliver reliable capabilities in an agile, remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Current Top Secret security clearance and/or CBP/DHS suitability.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree may count as an additional 2 years of experience).
• 4+ years demonstrated professional experience with programming, design, and/or development.
• Professional experience with one or more strongly-typed programming languages such as Java, Rust, or similar.
• Professional experience with one or more scripting programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar.
• Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and git.
• Must be willing to work in a remote setting or nearby Vantor facility and comfortable communicating via video calls.

Requirements

• Experience with backend development using Java and Rust.
• Experience developing and maintaining low-latency, streaming, or event-driven data processing technologies and paradigms (e.g. Apache Flink and/or Apache Kafka).
• Full-stack development experience with modern front-end JavaScript based frameworks, particularly React, Next, Leaflet, Map Libre, and Redux.
• API REST framework development and maintenance experience.
• Exposure to building and supporting solutions in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack, etc.).
• Experience with containerized deployments (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g. Jenkins, ArgoCD, Harness, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).
• Experience with SQL database development, schema design, query optimization, or data modeling (e.g. PostgreSQL, Apache Iceberg, or similar technologies).
• Experience supporting research and development projects; developing production capable systems from a greenfield and receptive customer.
• Strong verbal, written, documentation, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard.
• Robust 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health resources.
• Unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance.