Software Engineer

What Impact Youll Have

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with 5 years of experience to join our multi-team agile engineering this hands-on role you will build integrate and deploy reliable backend services data pipelines and core software components supporting mission-critical capabilities.

As an individual contributor you will independently own features throughout the software development lifecyclefrom design collaboration and local coding to automated testing containerized deployment and production support.

What Youll be Owning

• Design implement and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python. Deliver clean modular and maintainable code adhering to established team standards.
• Build and maintain reliable interfaces data contracts and integration points connecting distributed services external systems and event-driven data streams.
• Author automated unit integration and regression test suites to ensure system resilience and data fidelity. Troubleshoot and resolve defects across development and test environments.
• Profile application execution database queries and data workflows to identify bottlenecks optimize latency and maintain reliable throughput.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 5 years of professional backend software engineering experience building and deploying production applications.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Python (backend frameworks async programming data structures) and Bash scripting for task automation and system-level operations.
• Practical experience with relational databasesspecifically PostgreSQL (schema design index usage writing performant SQL)and Redis for caching state management or message buffering.
• Proven experience containerizing applications with Docker and deploying/troubleshooting workloads in Kubernetes using Helm.
• Proficient with Git collaborative workflows; regular experience integrating into CI/CD pipelines incorporating automated testing code linters and security vulnerability scanning.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver user stories navigate existing codebases and write defensive testable code.

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).
• Experience with distributed messaging or event-driven patterns (e.g. message brokers pub/sub architectures).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and standard API design patterns (REST gRPC).
• Exposure to monitoring observability and logging tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana OpenTelemetry) within Kubernetes environments.
• Knowledge of space-to-ground architectures interface standards Command and Control (C2) systems or Mission Management (MM) systems.

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: $130000 - $200000

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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