Senior Software Engineer – Onsite (Defense, Secure Apps)

Fantom Corp; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corp in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced Software Engineer to develop secure, scalable software for a critical government mission. The role emphasizes Java and Python, RESTful APIs, SQL databases, and Linux/Unix environments within an Agile team.

You will design, build, test, and deploy applications, participate in code reviews, and ensure security and performance requirements. A Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years with a Master’s are required, onsite work; polygraph clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical discipline; 12+ years of experience with a Master’s degree.
• Experience developing Java and Python applications and RESTful APIs.
• Strong relational database experience (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL).
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments and Agile software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and services.
• Develop backend software using Python and Java.
• Design, build, and consume RESTful APIs for interoperability.
• Work with databases and optimize data structures.
• Collaborate to define technical requirements and implement solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Relational databases

Linux/Unix

Agile

Security clearance

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch

AWS

Job description

Fantom Corp in Chantilly, VA seeks an experienced Software Engineer to develop secure, scalable software for a critical government mission. The role emphasizes Java and Python, RESTful APIs, SQL databases, and Linux/Unix environments within an Agile team.

You will design, build, test, and deploy applications, participate in code reviews, and ensure security and performance requirements. A Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years with a Master’s are required, onsite work; polygraph clearance preferred.