Software Engineer
fantomChantilly (VA)
About the role
Job Description:
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 an experienced Software Engineer to support a critical government mission in Chantilly, VA. This position will develop and enhance secure, scalable software applications that directly support mission operations. The Software Engineer will work within an Agile development environment and collaborate with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to design, build, test, and deploy modern software solutions. The role emphasizes Java and Python development, RESTful API integration, relational databases, and secure application development within Linux/Unix environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable software applications and services
- Develop backend software solutions using Python
- Develop and maintain applications utilizing Java and PythonDesign, build, integrate, and consume RESTful APIs supporting application functionality and system interoperability
- Design, develop, and optimize solutions utilizing relational databases
- Collaborate with software engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and implement effective solutions
- Troubleshoot software defects, system integration issues, and application performance problems
- Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices
- Contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and activities, including sprint planning, development, testing, and retrospectives
- Ensure software solutions meet security, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
- Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
- Expert-level software engineering experience; the RFQ identifies the position as requiring 12+ years of experience with a Master's degree
- Experience developing applications using Java and Python
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIsStrong experience with relational databases such as: PostgreSQLOracleMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLExperience developing and maintaining software within Linux/Unix environments
- Understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, software testing, and code reviews
- Experience working within Agile software development environments
- Desired Qualification Experience developing cloud-based applications, preferably within AWS environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with containerization technologies and microservices architectures
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, Terraform, or similar development and infrastructure tools
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or related enterprise search technologies
Experience supporting government or Intelligence Community programs#CJ Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, 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.
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