Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

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. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.
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Vantor is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer skilled in Java, Rust, and modern front-end development with React and TypeScript. In this role, you'll design and refine high-performance data analytics pipelines and custom applications that enhance air and maritime domain awareness for national security missions. You'll collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to prototype, test, and deliver innovative analytical tools using open-source technologies.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services in Java and Rust.
• Build secure, modern front-end applications with React and TypeScript.
• Lead architectural decisions, code reviews, and mentorship initiatives.
• Optimize and expand petabyte-scale relational data storage solutions.
• Write secure, well-tested, and high-performance code for production systems.
• Ensure alignment with federal compliance and software development standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret clearance and/or CBP suitability with ability to work onsite 3 days/week in either Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional programming, design, or development experience, including 5+ years with Java and some meaningful experience (professional or personal) with Rust.
• Experience with modern JavaScript front-end frameworks, relational databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience developing production applications using containerization and cluster orchestration tools.
• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating effectively via video and digital communication platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in software design principles, distributed systems, and API architecture.
• Experience with high-volume, low-latency streaming data analytics and big-data management.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Apache Flink, Iceberg, Spark, PostgreSQL, React, and TypeScript.
• Skilled in developing and deploying applications within secure or government environments.
• Proficient in testing, debugging, and maintaining both front-end and back-end systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities.

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 Colorado is: $124,000.00 - $206,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $137,000.00 - $228,000.00 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.
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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.