Software Engineer SME

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 a Cloud Software Engineer to design and implement cloud-based solutions that support mission-driven data collection and processing needs. This role focuses on developing and integrating applications within secure cloud environments while leveraging modern programming languages, cloud services, and containerized infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python development, AWS cloud services, and building scalable solutions that integrate multiple cloud components to support mission-critical operations.

Requirements

Strong programming experience with Python
Experience leveraging programming, operating systems, networking, and software tools to develop solutions in cloud environments
Experience building and integrating solutions using AWS services including Lambda, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM, DynamoDB, and container services
Experience deploying infrastructure using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
Experience developing and maintaining secure web applications in classified cloud environments
Experience designing and managing Elasticsearch or AWS OpenSearch environments
Experience writing and optimizing queries across structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and OpenSearch query languages
Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting
Experience building and managing Docker containers and containerized applications
Experience working with application development teams to support infrastructure and deployment requirements
Strong communication skills and ability to translate mission needs into technical solutions
Experience documenting technical requirements and communicating with diverse audiences
Experience prioritizing work based on mission needs and project 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

Responsibilities

Design and develop cloud-based solutions that support data collection, processing, and mission requirements
Develop applications and automation tools using Python and Java
Build and integrate services using AWS cloud technologies including Lambda, S3, EC2, Batch, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM, DynamoDB, and container services
Utilize AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) to design and deploy infrastructure and application components
Develop and maintain secure web applications within classified cloud environments
Work with Elasticsearch or AWS OpenSearch to design, manage, and query large data stores
Write and optimize complex queries against both structured and unstructured data sources using SQL and OpenSearch query languages
Develop and maintain Docker containers and containerized services for scalable deployments
Implement Linux-based scripting and automation to support application deployment and operations
Transform and process data from various formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, or XML
Collaborate with application developers to identify infrastructure requirements and support deployment strategies
Monitor, troubleshoot, and automate application deployments within cloud environments
Support efforts related to system security, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements
Translate mission needs into technical solutions and communicate requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple organizations to deliver mission capabilities