Senior Software Engineer at GRVTY

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Impact You'll Have</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced&nbsp;<strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong> to contribute to core services across a large-scale, multi-team engineering initiative. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and deploy resilient backend services, data pipelines, and system integrations that power mission-critical capabilities across the program.</p> <p>As a senior individual contributor, you lead by example—writing clean, maintainable code, actively participating in system design, championing modern DevSecOps practices, and raising the technical bar through thoughtful peer reviews.</p> <p><strong>What You'll be Owning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-availability backend services and APIs primarily using Python. Apply solid software design patterns and maintain high code quality across distributed components.</li> <li>Implement reliable interfaces, data contracts, and integration layers across distributed services, external systems, and event-driven data streams.</li> <li>Author comprehensive automated test suites (unit, integration, regression) to guarantee data accuracy, edge-case coverage, and system resilience. Diagnose and resolve complex defects across the stack.</li> <li>Profile resource usage, query execution, and network bottlenecks to optimize throughput, reduce latency, and ensure efficient scale.</li> <li>Containerize services using Docker and manage Kubernetes deployments using Helm. Actively maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated code analysis, unit testing, and vulnerability scanning run on every build.</li> <li>Partner closely with cross-functional agile teams, product owners, and technical stakeholders to break down complex system requirements into deliverable, production-ready increments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Must Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active or current <strong>Top-Secret clearance</strong></li> <li>Deep, production-level experience in&nbsp;<strong>Python</strong> (backend frameworks, data structures, asynchronous programming) and <strong>Bash</strong> scripting for task automation and system-level workflows.</li> <li>Strong hands-on experience with relational databases—specifically&nbsp;<strong>PostgreSQL</strong> (schema design, indexing, complex query optimization)—and <strong>Redis</strong> for state management, caching, or message queuing.</li> <li>Proven experience building multi-stage&nbsp;<strong>Docker</strong> images and configuring, deploying, and debugging workloads in <strong>Kubernetes</strong> using <strong>Helm</strong>.</li> <li>Working familiarity with&nbsp;<strong>Git</strong> workflows and building or integrating into CI/CD pipelines that enforce code quality gates, automated test coverage, and security vulnerability scanning.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field</li> <li>15+ years of software engineering experience delivering production backend systems. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, debug unfamiliar codebases, and write clean, self-documenting code that serves as a benchmark for peers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Would be Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active or current <strong>Top-Secret clearance</strong> <strong>with SCI access and polygraph</strong> (TS/SCI with poly).</li> <li>Privileged User eligibility (Security+ Certification or Customer accepted equivalent).</li> <li>Experience with distributed messaging or event-driven patterns (e.g., event streaming, message brokers).</li> <li>Familiarity with microservices architectures and API design standards (REST, gRPC).</li> <li>Exposure to monitoring, observability, and distributed tracing tools in Kubernetes environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of space-to-ground architectures, interfaces, Command and Control (C2) systems, and Mission Management (MM) systems.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Pay Range:&nbsp;</strong>At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.<br>We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.<br>Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.</p> <ul> <li>The pay range for this position is: $160,000 - $225,000</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong>Pay Range:&nbsp;</strong>At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.<br>We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.<br>Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.</p> <p></p></div><div class="title">Colorado Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$160,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$225,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p></p> <p><strong>Pay Range: </strong>At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.<br>We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.<br>Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p></p></div><div class="title">Virginia Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$160,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$225,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p id="isPasted"><strong>Why Choose GRVTY</strong></p> <hr> <p>The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.</p> <p>We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.</p> <p>At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Health Savings Account with company contribution &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Paid Parental Leave &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;401k with generous company match &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Training and Development Opportunities &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Award Programs &nbsp;</p> <p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Variety of Company Sponsored Events</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>EEO Statement</strong></p> <hr> <p>GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. </p> <p><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf" target="_blank">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)</a> &nbsp;</p> <p>Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>