Software Engineer

Fantom Corporation•Chantilly, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fantom Corporation is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support a critical government mission in Chantilly, VA. This position will develop and enhance secure, scalable software applications that directly support mission operations. The Software Engineer will work within an Agile development environment and collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to design, build, test, and deploy modern software solutions. The role emphasizes Java and Python development, RESTful API integration, relational databases, and secure application development within Linux/Unix environments.

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 equivalent experience
Expert-level software engineering experience; the RFQ identifies the position as requiring 12+ years of experience with a Master’s degree
Experience developing applications using Java and Python
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
Strong experience with relational databases such as: PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL
Experience developing and maintaining software within Linux/Unix environments
Understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, software testing, and code reviews
Experience working within Agile software development environments

Nice To Haves

Experience developing cloud-based applications, preferably within AWS environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with containerization technologies and microservices architectures
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Terraform, or similar development and infrastructure tools
Familiarity with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or related enterprise search technologies
Experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and services
Develop backend software solutions using Python
Develop and maintain applications utilizing Java and Python
Design, build, integrate, and consume RESTful APIs supporting application functionality and system interoperability
Design, develop, and optimize solutions utilizing relational databases
Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and implement effective solutions
Troubleshoot software defects, system integration issues, and application performance problems
Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices
Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment
Participate in Agile ceremonies and activities, including sprint planning, development, testing, and retrospectives
Ensure software solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements