Software Developer

Fantom Corporation•Chantilly, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking an Expert Software Developer to support the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications powering complex mission systems. This position provides the opportunity to work across full-stack and front-end development while building secure, scalable, and high-performing applications supporting mission-critical Intelligence Community operations. The ideal candidate brings significant software development experience with expertise in Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular, RESTful APIs, or related enterprise technologies. You will collaborate with architects, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders while helping influence technical direction and solve complex engineering challenges within an Agile environment.

Requirements

Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Approximately 10+ years of professional software development experience
Expert-level experience in one or more modern software development disciplines, including: Full-stack development using Java and/or Python, RESTful APIs, and enterprise application frameworks; or Front-end development using JavaScript, Angular, and modern UI development frameworks
Experience designing and developing enterprise software applications
Experience working within Agile software development environments
Strong understanding of software architecture and application design
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and mission stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing
Experience with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
Experience developing cloud-native applications within AWS
Experience developing applications using Spring Boot
Experience designing and implementing microservices or distributed system architectures
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience developing and deploying containerized applications
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar automation platforms

Responsibilities

Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications supporting mission-critical operations
Develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Java and/or Python
Build responsive, modern user interfaces using JavaScript, Angular, and contemporary front-end development practices
Design and implement full-stack application solutions across front-end and backend technologies
Develop and optimize distributed data processing solutions using Apache Spark, where applicable
Design and maintain enterprise search and analytics capabilities using Elasticsearch
Collaborate with architects, systems engineers, developers, and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions
Lead and contribute to technical design discussions and software architecture decisions
Conduct peer code reviews and promote software engineering best practices
Troubleshoot complex application and integration issues
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Support automated testing and software quality initiatives throughout the development lifecycle
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Participate in Agile development activities and contribute throughout the complete software development lifecycle