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).
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This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing and able to obtain a CI polygraph in order to be considered.
Vantor is currently seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our team. This role will be performed at the customer facility located in Springfield, Virginia. As a Vantor team member, you will have the opportunity to closely support our mission partners, and your work will have direct mission impact. In this role, you will work closely with data scientists, geospatial analysts, all-source analysts and our cybersecurity team to create and maintain a diverse range of applications served out to a targeted user-base.
About Us:
- We are a multi-disciplinary team focused on using our expertise to build and maintain focused software applications backed by a self-managed, on-prem private cloud and big data stack, housing over 15 petabytes of data
- Our background in mission support and data science expertise serve as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging technical problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities.
- Rapid development and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our mission customers
What You’ll Be Doing: Developing web applications for real-time query and analysis of our petabyte-scale data store, creating distributed analytics purpose-built to support our mission partners, and helping to transition data science workflows into user friendly applications for analysts.
Your Career: We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Supporting our people in the pursuit of becoming true experts in their craft enables not only individual growth but also the collective team to have a high degree of mission impact.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen.
- Current Top Secret security clearance w/ SCI Eligibility and willing to get a CI poly.
- 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.).
- 5 years demonstrated experience with programming, design, and development.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of the entire software development lifecycle
- In-depth knowledge in Python, Java, or similar programming language.
- Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad, etc).
- Experience with ORM software (Django, SQLAlchemy, Hibernate, etc)
- Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (navigating the filesystem, common management commands, etc)
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking and working knowledge of remote system workflows (SSH, port forwarding, server/client architecture, etc)
- Exposure to building and supporting solutions in a cloud like environment (such as OpenStack).
- Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools, such as GitLab
- Must be able to work full-time, on-site in Springfield, VA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using Python web frameworks (Django, FastAPI, etc)
- Experience with front-end development using React, Angular, or other JS framework.
- Experience utilizing an Elasticsearch cluster.
- Experience with Spark.
- Experience with Hadoop (HDFS, YARN)
- API Rest Framework development/maintenance.
- Experience with provision and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $140,000.00 - $187,000.00 - $205,700.00 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.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field; four additional years of experience may substitute
- Five years of programming, design, and software development experience
- Ability to work independently and own the full software development lifecycle
- In-depth knowledge of Python, Java, or a similar programming language
- Working knowledge of Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Nomad, or similar containerization and orchestration technologies
- Experience with ORM software such as Django, SQLAlchemy, or Hibernate
- Working knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking and remote system workflows including SSH and port forwarding
- Experience supporting solutions in a cloud-like environment such as OpenStack
- Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools such as GitLab
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Springfield, Virginia
- Experience with Python web frameworks such as Django or FastAPI
- Front-end development experience using React, Angular, or another JavaScript framework
- Experience with Elasticsearch
- Experience with Spark
- Experience with Hadoop, HDFS, or YARN
- REST API framework development and maintenance experience
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar provisioning and configuration management tools
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
Vantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe multiple medical plan options, mental-health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Dental/vision coverage and wellness discounts further underscore a robust health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Descriptions highlight generous paid time off or flexible/unlimited PTO for many roles, alongside paid holidays. This emphasis on time away from work is positioned as a core part of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits extend beyond core insurance to include wellness programs, a Personal Health Advocate, and options like pet, legal, and identity‑theft coverage. Education support such as tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and paid certifications adds to the breadth.
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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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