Junior Software Engineer

What Impact Youll Have

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Software Engineer with 2 years of experience to join our multi-team agile engineering this role you will work alongside senior engineers to develop test and maintain backend services data workflows and system interfaces supporting mission-critical capabilities.

This is a hands-on technical role ideal for a software engineer with strong foundational skills who is eager to expand their knowledge of modern backend systems containerized cloud environments and DevSecOps best practices.

What Youll be Owning

• Develop and maintain backend services scripts and endpoints using Python adhering to existing coding standards architectural patterns and guidelines.
• Assist in implementing data connectors API endpoints and messaging interfaces to facilitate reliable data flow between services.
• Write and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to validate code functionality improve test coverage and support continuous verification.
• Investigate reproduce and fix software defects identified in test or development environments under the guidance of senior team members.
• Package code into Docker containers and assist in deploying applications to Kubernetes test clusters using existing Helm charts and CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage actively in agile ceremoniesincluding daily stand-ups sprint planning backlog grooming and code reviewsreceiving and applying constructive feedback from peers.

What You Must Have

• Active or current Top-Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in a STEM field (Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of professional software engineering experience developing backend applications or scripts.
• Solid foundational programming skills in Python (object-oriented programming data structures writing clean functions) and basic familiarity with Bash scripting for task automation.
• Working knowledge of relational databasesspecifically querying joining and updating tables in PostgreSQLand conceptual familiarity with Redis or in-memory caching.
• Basic experience writing and building Dockerfiles and running containerized services locally; familiarity with the basics of Kubernetes.
• Practical experience using Git (branching merging resolving basic merge conflicts submitting pull requests) and running automated tests within CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving mindset curiosity to understand underlying systems and a proactive attitude toward learning and receiving peer feedback.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (TS/SCI with poly).
• Privileged User eligibility (CompTIA Security certification DoD 8570 IAT Level II or equivalent).
• Exposure to deploying or debugging applications using Helm on Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with RESTful API principles or lightweight backend frameworks (e.g. FastAPI Flask).
• Basic exposure to message brokers or pub/sub concepts (e.g. Redis pub/sub RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab CI GitHub Actions Jenkins) and automated linting/security scans.

Pay Range:At GRVTY we understand that compensation is influenced by many factorssuch as geographic location federal contract labor categories wage rates prior experience skillsets education and certifications.
Were 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.
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.

• The pay range for this position is: $100000 - $160000

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding 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.

At GRVTY we believe that when our employees thrive our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being growth and work-life balance.

Robust health plan including medical dental and vision

Health Savings Account with company contribution

Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401k with generous company match

Training and Development Opportunities

Award Programs

Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

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.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should emailor call with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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