Mid-Level Software Engineer

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 Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems supporting data-intensive and mission-critical applications. This role involves working on analytics, large-scale data processing, real-time systems, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Python, and SQL, and be comfortable working both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software systems based on documented requirements


• Analyze user requirements to derive system and software design specifications


• Develop new features and modify existing software to improve functionality and performance


• Debug and resolve software defects and performance issues


• Integrate existing software into new or updated systems and environments


• Develop and execute database queries and support data repository interactions


• Design and implement complex database interfaces and data processing logic


• Develop algorithms to meet system performance and functional requirements


• Participate in software testing, validation, and documentation of results


• Review code and documentation to ensure compliance with design standards


• Provide recommendations for improving software development processes and documentation


• Support system design activities, including evaluating hardware/software trade-offs and reuse of existing solutions (COTS/GOTS)


• Collaborate with system engineers and stakeholders to analyze workflows, data usage, and system performance


• Contribute to team leadership activities as appropriate within the development process

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph


• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)


• 7+ years of experience in software engineering on programs of similar scope and complexity


• Strong programming experience in Java and Python


• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries


• Experience developing, testing, and maintaining software systems


• Experience working with large datasets, analytics systems, or real-time applications


• Experience with software development methodologies and best practices

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using MATLAB for data analysis or algorithm development


• Experience developing advanced algorithms or working with scientific or mathematical models


• Experience working in Agile or similar development environments


• Experience leading small teams or mentoring junior developers


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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.