Staff Software Developer (TS/SCI)

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.
Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is currently seeking a Staff Software Developer to join our growing team.

What does the job look like:

• Lead and contribute to software development efforts supporting mission-critical systems, with emphasis on scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot within a distributed architecture

• Work with open-source tools and technologies supporting big data, geospatial imagery, and remote sensing applications

• Collaborate within a cross-functional Agile team leveraging modern development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps principles

• Drive containerization and orchestration efforts using Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Rancher

• Support infrastructure and deployment automation using tools such as Jenkins, Helm, and scripting (Bash/Shell/Python)

• Integrate and maintain third-party tools such as Keycloak , OpenSearch , Fluent Bit, and Cesium

• Contribute to system architecture decisions, performance tuning, and backend optimization

• Work with data platforms including PostgreSQL and OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

• Support testing automation, including integration and system-level validation

• Engage with stakeholders as needed to support demos, troubleshooting, and mission objectives

• Operate independently to solve complex technical challenges and document solutions clearly

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen with a current/active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong backend focus

• Experience developing software using Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages

• Strong experience building and maintaining REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, OpenShift)

• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Git, Bitbucket, Gradle, and Helm

• Familiarity with Linux-based environments and scripting (Bash/Shell)

• Experience integrating or working with third-party tools such as Keycloak , Kibana, Fluent Bit, or similar

• Must be willing and able to work onsite in Herndon, VA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)

• Full stack experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.js

• Experience with databases and data management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ORM frameworks)

• Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch for large-scale data indexing and search

• Background in geospatial or remote sensing applications

• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, Helm, and Kubernetes (RKE)

• Familiarity with additional programming languages such as C++, C, Scala, or JavaScript

• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Cypress

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Join us and be part of a team delivering impactful solutions in support of critical national security missions while continuing to grow your technical expertise and career.

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 the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $113,000.00 - $188,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

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.