Maxar
Ontology Software Developer (TS/SCI)
Herndon, VA · Contract
No sponsorship$165k-$220kDetected 8 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 software applications and microservices supporting Object-Based Intelligence mission requirements.
- Develop APIs and backend services that integrate with enterprise ontologies, knowledge graphs, semantic databases, and object-management systems.
- Implement software solutions that leverage Semantic Web technologies, including RDF, OWL, SPARQL, and graph-based data models, to enable advanced search, reasoning, and data interoperability.
- Collaborate with ontology engineers, database engineers, data scientists, analysts, and Government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into scalable software solutions.
- Design and develop secure, containerized applications using modern software engineering practices and cloud-native technologies.
- Integrate heterogeneous data sources through RESTful APIs, messaging services, and data integration frameworks to support enterprise knowledge management.
- Develop automated unit, integration, and system tests while supporting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability to support high-volume mission operations and advanced analytics.
- Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, technical design sessions, and backlog refinement.
- Produce and maintain software design documentation, interface specifications, API documentation, and technical implementation guides.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.
- 12 years of experience and an advanced degree or 17 years of experience with a bachelor's degree.
- Experience integrating applications with relational databases, graph databases, or semantic data platforms.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting Object-Based Intelligence, Intelligence Community, or Department of Defense mission systems.
- Experience integrating AI/ML services, large language models (LLMs), or advanced analytics capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Experience with cloud-native application development using AWS, Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift.
- Experience implementing secure software development practices in accordance with Government cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience with event-driven architectures, message brokers, and enterprise integration frameworks.
- AWS Certified Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Red Hat Certified Specialist, Security+, or equivalent software engineering certification.
- Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and formal knowledge transfer to Government personnel or large multidisciplinary 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: $165,000.00 - $220,000.00 - $242,000.00 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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