Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Vantor•Herndon, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is at the forefront of spatial intelligence, empowering decision-makers and operators with insights into current events and future trends. The company fosters an environment for problem solvers and changemakers, where collaboration helps customers gain new perspectives. This role is a mission-driven opportunity to shape the future, innovate, and make a global impact. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance (TS/SCI with CI poly). The position is for an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to develop and enhance advanced geospatial and Motion GEOINT applications. This involves building scalable, high-performance solutions across the entire technology stack, including interactive visualization and 3D capabilities. The engineer will work within an Agile team, focusing on delivering mission-critical features, improving system architecture, and optimizing performance in distributed systems. Strong object-oriented design skills, a performance-oriented mindset, and the ability to quickly contribute to complex environments are essential. The ideal candidate is self-driven, collaborative, and thrives in fast-paced, technically challenging settings.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly).
10+ years of full stack software development experience.
Experience with geospatial applications, including Motion GEOINT data, concepts, and systems.
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
Experience with modern development practices, including version control, automated testing, and CI/CD.
Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and distributed systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in modern frameworks and technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, Django, or Spring.
Experience with 3D graphics, visualization, or game engine technologies (e.g., OpenGL, WebGL, Unity, CesiumJS).
Strong background in geospatial tools and platforms (e.g., PostGIS, GeoServer, ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet, Mapbox).
Experience with big data and distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, GeoWave).
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Chef, Vagrant, automated configuration management).
Experience with cloud and virtualization technologies (e.g., AWS, VMware, VirtualBox).
Proficiency with databases suchs as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, or SQLite.
Experience with multithreading, multiprocessing, and high-performance computing.
Knowledge of mobile development platforms (Android, iOS, Windows).
Strong UI/UX development experience with a focus on usability and performance.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications supporting geospatial and Motion GEOINT systems.
Build scalable, high-performance software across front-end, back-end, and data layers.
Develop interactive visualization and 3D rendering capabilities for GIS and simulation-based applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical features and enhancements.
Contribute to system architecture, object-oriented design, and microservices-based solutions.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems.
Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and configuration management.
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, standups, and code reviews.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments and technology stacks.