Maxar
Senior Ontology Developer (TS/SCI)
Herndon, VA · Senior · Contract
No sponsorship$140k-$187kDetected 9 hours ago
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About the role
- 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.
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise software applications supporting Object-Based Intelligence mission requirements.
- Develop scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and user-facing applications that integrate with ontology services, knowledge graphs, semantic databases, and enterprise data platforms.
- Implement software solutions utilizing Semantic Web technologies, including RDF, OWL, and SPARQL, to support semantic search, data integration, and knowledge discovery.
- Collaborate with ontology engineers, database engineers, data engineers, analysts, and Government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into software solutions.
- Develop secure, containerized applications using modern software engineering principles and cloud-native technologies.
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, technical design reviews, code reviews, and backlog refinement.
- Develop automated unit, integration, and regression tests while supporting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, optimize application performance, and ensure application scalability, reliability, and security.
- Produce and maintain software design documentation, API specifications, technical implementation guides, and operational documentation.
- Support AI/ML initiatives by developing software services that provide access to semantic data, contextual knowledge, and enterprise analytics capabilities.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
- 10 years of experience and an advanced degree or 15 years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
- Experience integrating applications with relational databases, graph databases, or enterprise data platforms.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based version control.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Object-Based Intelligence, Intelligence Community, or Department of Defense mission systems.
- Experience with cloud-native application development using AWS, Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift.
- Experience integrating AI/ML services, large language models (LLMs), or advanced analytics capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Experience implementing secure software development practices in accordance with Government cybersecurity requirements and RMF principles.
- AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Red Hat Certified Specialist, Security+, or equivalent software development certification.
- Experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership within Agile software development teams.
- The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
Compensation
- To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings.
- Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions.
- Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range.
- The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
- The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $140,000.00 - $187,000.00 - $205,700.00 annually.
Benefits
- You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- EEO Policy: Vantor is an
- equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen
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