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About The Company

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators understand what is happening now and shape what comes next. Our teams bring together problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters to help customers see the world differently. At Vantor, you can contribute to a meaningful mission, shape your future, build new capabilities, and support work with a broad impact. Join a collaborative organization where technology and purpose come together to advance important national security objectives.

About The Role

Vantor is seeking a Backend Developer to join its Intel sector and advance the national security mission through modern software capabilities. In this role, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend applications and APIs primarily using Java and Python. You will contribute to scalable, secure solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies. The work may include API integration, microservices, database development, and cloud-based solutions. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must already hold the required active clearance; candidates without it are not eligible for consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience. Required qualifications include proficiency in Java and/or Python and familiarity with associated frameworks such as Spring Boot, Flask, or Django. You should understand API architectural styles, including REST, GraphQL, or SOAP, and have experience with API development tools such as Postman or Swagger UI. Familiarity with SQL and/or NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL, and version control systems such as Git is expected. You should understand software development methodologies, including Agile or Scrum, and bring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes is beneficial. U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph are mandatory. Certain duties may also be subject to U.S. export control laws requiring U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy reliable, scalable software applications and APIs using Java and Python. Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code. Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices, supporting secure, efficient communication among systems and applications, and integrate third-party APIs and services as needed. Work with relational and non-relational databases to support dependable data storage and retrieval. Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, integrate components, and deliver cohesive functionality. Optimize application and system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply security best practices for data handling and API authentication. Where applicable, integrate cloud services and support cloud-native deployments. Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements for existing applications and APIs.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ professional and personal well-being. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance. The base salary range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and all other states is $170,000 to $210,000. Starting pay depends on job-related factors, including experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions; candidates meeting minimum requirements should not expect the upper end of the range automatically. The application window is three days from the posting date and may remain open until a qualified candidate is identified. Apply through Vantor’s Career page.

Equal Opportunity

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace where team members are respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.