Software Engineer at GRVTY

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What Impact You'll Have</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a skilled <strong>Software Engineer</strong> with 5+ years of experience to join our multi-team agile engineering program. In this hands-on role, you will build, integrate, and deploy reliable backend services, data pipelines, and core software components supporting mission-critical capabilities.</p> <p>As an individual contributor, you will independently own features throughout the software development lifecycle—from design collaboration and local coding to automated testing, containerized deployment, and production support.</p> <p><strong>What You'll be Owning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python. Deliver clean, modular, and maintainable code adhering to established team standards.</li> <li>Build and maintain reliable interfaces, data contracts, and integration points connecting distributed services, external systems, and event-driven data streams.</li> <li>Author automated unit, integration, and regression test suites to ensure system resilience and data fidelity. Troubleshoot and resolve defects across development and test environments.</li> <li>Profile application execution, database queries, and data workflows to identify bottlenecks, optimize latency, and maintain reliable throughput.</li> <li>Package applications using Docker and manage deployments to Kubernetes clusters using Helm. Work directly within CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality checks, automated tests, and vulnerability scans run smoothly on every build.</li> <li>Actively participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and peer code reviews. Translate user stories and interface requirements into working, production-ready software increments.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Must Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active or current <strong>Top-Secret (TS)</strong> security clearance.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.</li> <li>5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience building and deploying production applications.</li> <li>Strong, hands-on proficiency with <strong>Python</strong> (backend frameworks, async programming, data structures) and <strong>Bash</strong> scripting for task automation and system-level operations.</li> <li>Practical experience with relational databases—specifically <strong>PostgreSQL</strong> (schema design, index usage, writing performant SQL)—and <strong>Redis</strong> for caching, state management, or message buffering.</li> <li>Proven experience containerizing applications with <strong>Docker</strong> and deploying/troubleshooting workloads in <strong>Kubernetes</strong> using <strong>Helm</strong>.</li> <li>Proficient with <strong>Git</strong> collaborative workflows; regular experience integrating into CI/CD pipelines incorporating automated testing, code linters, and security vulnerability scanning.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to independently deliver user stories, navigate existing codebases, and write defensive, testable code.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What Would be Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Active or current</strong> <strong>Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph </strong>(TS/SCI with poly).</li> <li><strong>Privileged User eligibility</strong> (CompTIA Security+ certification, DoD 8570 IAT Level II, or equivalent).</li> <li>Experience with distributed messaging or event-driven patterns (e.g., message brokers, pub/sub architectures).</li> <li>Familiarity with microservices architecture and standard API design patterns (REST, gRPC).</li> <li>Exposure to monitoring, observability, and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) within Kubernetes environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of space-to-ground architectures, interface standards, Command and Control (<strong>C2</strong>) systems, or Mission Management (<strong>MM</strong>) 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: $130,000 - $200,000</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>$130,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 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>$130,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 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>