Job Description
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: $113000.00 - $188000.00 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.
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What We Do
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space air and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.
Why Work With Us
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.
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