Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer

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).

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

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications supporting geospatial and Motion GEOINT systems.
• Build scalable, high-performance software across front-end, back-end, and data layers.
• Develop interactive visualization and 3D rendering capabilities for GIS and simulation-based applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical features and enhancements.
• Contribute to system architecture, object-oriented design, and microservices-based solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and configuration management.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, standups, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments and technology stacks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly).
• 10+ years of full stack software development experience.
• Experience with geospatial applications, including Motion GEOINT data, concepts, and systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with modern development practices, including version control, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and distributed systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise in modern frameworks and technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, Django, or Spring.
• Experience with 3D graphics, visualization, or game engine technologies (e.g., OpenGL, WebGL, Unity, CesiumJS).
• Strong background in geospatial tools and platforms (e.g., PostGIS, GeoServer, ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet, Mapbox).
• Experience with big data and distributed processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, GeoWave).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Chef, Vagrant, automated configuration management).
• Experience with cloud and virtualization technologies (e.g., AWS, VMware, VirtualBox).
• Proficiency with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, or SQLite.
• Experience with multithreading, multiprocessing, and high-performance computing.
• Knowledge of mobile development platforms (Android, iOS, Windows).
• Strong UI/UX development experience with a focus on usability and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.

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: $137,000.00 - $228,000.00 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:

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.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

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.