Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, develop, and maintain software applications that are mission-focused, including backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and analytical tools.

• Design and enhance software applications.

• Manage and upgrade existing custom applications.

• Diagnose and resolve defects while enhancing performance.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.

• Provide dependable capabilities in an agile, remote-first work environment.

• Work collaboratively with software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and customer stakeholders.

• Assist mission partners by converting complex data into actionable insights.

• Facilitate technical discussions, mentor technical personnel, and lead technical design and engineering initiatives.

• Contribute to research and development efforts and create production-capable systems.

• Gather and interpret government stakeholder requirements into actionable goals, objectives, and tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Hold a current Top Secret security clearance and/or CBP/DHS suitability.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a related field; 4 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

• Over 6 years of professional experience in programming, design, and/or development.

• Professional proficiency in one or more strongly typed programming languages, such as Java, Rust, or similar.

• Professional experience with one or more scripting languages, including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar.

• Willingness to lead technical discussions, mentor technical staff, and drive design and engineering efforts.

• Familiarity with agile software development practices and tools like Jira, Confluence, and Git.

• Willingness to work remotely or at a nearby Vantor facility and communicate via video conferencing.

• Experience in backend development utilizing Java and Rust.

• Knowledge of low-latency, streaming, or event-driven data processing technologies like Apache Flink and/or Apache Kafka.

• Experience in applying traditional AI/ML methodologies to streaming data.

• Full-stack development experience with React, Next, Leaflet, MapLibre, and Redux.

• Experience in developing and maintaining REST API frameworks.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OpenStack.

• Experience with containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Docker.

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and workflows such as Jenkins, ArgoCD, Harness, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

• Experience with SQL database development, schema design, query optimization, or data modeling using technologies like PostgreSQL or Apache Iceberg.

• Background in supporting research and development projects, including the development of production-capable systems from the ground up.

• Proven experience in leading technical initiatives for cross-disciplinary teams.

• Skilled in extracting and translating requirements from government stakeholders.

• Strong verbal, written, documentation, and organizational skills.

• U.S. export-control requirements may apply, necessitating U.S. person status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Access to mental health resources.

• Assistance with student loan repayment.

• Reimbursement for adoption expenses.

• Pet insurance coverage.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.