Software Developer

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Development Engineer to provide Agile and DevOps support for mission-critical systems within an enterprise cybersecurity environment. This role offers the opportunity to design and build scalable software solutions using cloud technologies while contributing across the full software development lifecycle. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in Agile methodologies and enterprise cloud environments.

This position also offers the opportunity to be sponsored for a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of software solutions using Java, JavaScript, Python, and related technologies
• Design and implement solutions that leverage automated deployment and cloud-based infrastructure services
• Develop, test, and deploy applications within commercial cloud environments
• Support the Agile software development lifecycle in alignment with SAFe practices
• Utilize DevOps tools such as Ansible, Docker, and Jenkins to enable automation and containerization
• Assist with deployment of build artifacts across multiple customer environments
• Use tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git-based repositories to manage development efforts and documentation
• Collaborate with team members to deliver innovative technical solutions that meet customer requirements
• Communicate project updates and technical details effectively within the team
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Offer input on technical approaches and architectural decisions within Agile teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience developing software in Java, JavaScript (React, Redux, Node.js , or similar), Python, and/or Bash
• Experience working with or willingness to learn:
• Linux scripting and operating system environments
• Relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, CouchDB)
• Cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
• DevOps automation tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Source control and Agile tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence)
• Search and analytics technologies (Elasticsearch, Splunk, Apache Solr)
• Experience working within Agile development teams
• Understanding of software design principles and design patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
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Requirements

• Ability to obtain a security clearance (TS/SCI processing available)
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Local to DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) with ability to be physically present at the team's work location in Chantilly

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) concepts and standards such as LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, TLS/SSL, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM, and MFA
• Experience in identity governance, single sign-on, identity federation, or enterprise directory architecture
• Experience working with container platforms and orchestration technologies
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate containerized deployments

Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.