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 a Full Stack Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain modern web applications supporting mission-critical analytical environments. This role involves working across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and user interface design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
The ideal candidate has experience developing cloud-native applications using Python, PostgreSQL, AWS services, and modern frontend technologies, with a passion for building intuitive, user-centered applications in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications supporting enterprise and analytical mission needs
Participate in the complete product development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and usability reviews
Develop responsive, user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Build backend services and applications using Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS services such as Amazon SQS
Design and develop workflows, prototypes, conceptual models, and user interface specifications
Apply user-centered design principles to create intuitive, accessible, and effective user experiences
Ensure compliance with user interface standards, web usability guidelines, and development best practices
Conduct application testing, usability testing, and quality assurance activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions
Utilize Git for version control, source code management, and issue tracking
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, code reviews, and iterative development
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
Experience developing full stack web applications
Strong programming experience with Python
Experience developing backend applications using PostgreSQL and AWS services such as Amazon SQS
Experience with frontend development using HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
Understanding of user-centered design principles, web standards, typography, accessibility, and usability best practices
Experience using Git for version control and collaborative software development
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile development environment
Desired Qualifications
Experience developing cloud-native applications within secure cloud environments
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with data-intensive or analytical application environments
Experience supporting intelligence analysis or mission-focused applications
Strong ability to organize and solve complex technical problems
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
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