Software Engineer (Mid)

Vantor Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor Inc. is seeking a software engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to design, build, and sustain secure software for mission-critical analysis. The role is located at the Washington, DC metro area (Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington or Reston) with work performed in secure environments.

You will develop applications, collaborate with hardware teams, ensure software standards, and integrate cloud platforms, databases, and system components. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field and 4-7 years of software development experience.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages, software design methodologies, and development tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Capable of designing and implementing complex software components with minimal supervision.
• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems.
• Collaborates with hardware engineers on planning, design, development and utilization of software.
• Analyzes user needs and system capabilities to resolve problems and design operating instructions.
• Ensures software standards are met.
• Experience with cloud platforms, system integration, and database management is important.
• Aligns engineering goals with business objectives; stays current with industry trends.
• Certifications in project management and specific technologies are beneficial.

Skills

Programming languages

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing

System integration

Database management

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Database tools

Cloud tooling

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph.

This role helps design, build, integrate, and sustain secure technical capabilities that support high-volume analysis and mission operations. The position contributes to AI-enabled, data-driven solutions that help users work across complex datasets at scale, improve operational outcomes, and accelerate the delivery of mission-relevant applications and services. All work is performed in secure environments. Work location is Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
• Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software
• Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems
• Ensures software standards are met
• Experience with cloud platforms, system integration, and database management is also important
• Individual should be strategic, up-to-date with industry trends, and able to align engineering goals with business objectives
• Certifications in project management and specific technologies are beneficial

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 4-7 years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, software design methodologies, and development tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Capable of designing and implementing complex software components with minimal supervision.
• Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with system integration and database management
• Relevant technical or project management certifications
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Pay Transparency

In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $113,000.00 - $188,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

EEO Policy

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