Software engineer (multiple openings) at national-security contractor GRVTY, building mission-focused apps, data platforms, and services for U.S. government customers. Work spans Java/Spring backends, Python with LLM/AI integration, and Kubernetes deployments; requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, onsite/hybrid at VA, MD, or TX sites.
Compensation
$102.5K–$191.1K / yr
Location
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States; Fort Meade, Maryland, United States; Laurel, Maryland, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States
Work setup
Not specified
Seniority
Lead
Employment
Contract
Experience
3+ years
Category
Software engineering
Posted
Skills
agile
ai
api
autogen
automation
aws
azure
big-data
ci-cd
crewai
data-lake
distributed-systems
elasticsearch
flux
git
github
gitlab
helm
java
jira
kafka
kubernetes
langchain
linux
llamaindex
llm
maven
microservices
mongodb
mysql
nifi
nosql
observability
oop
postgresql
python
rag
rest
solr
spring
sql
test-automation
typescript
vector-databases
version-control
Must have
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and U.S. citizenship; certain openings require active Top Secret or ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI
5 years relevant experience with a related bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a related master's, or 9 years with a high-school diploma (senior openings: 9/7/13 years respectively)
Experience developing, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting software in a relevant technical specialty
Experience designing enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and microservices
Familiarity with Git or comparable version-control tools and comfort working in a Linux environment
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to software quality, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to meet the location and onsite requirements of the assigned opening
For designated openings, an applicable DoD 8140/8570 certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain it within the specified timeframe, possibly within 60 days of hire
Java/backend specialty: strong Java development, frameworks such as Spring or Guava, OOP, enterprise APIs/REST/microservices, and tools like Git, Maven, and Nexus
Python/AI specialty: strong Python backend development, hands-on integration of commercial LLM APIs or open-source models, understanding of agents, prompting, tool use, and RAG, and Kubernetes deploym
Kubernetes specialty: strong Java development and hands-on building/maintaining Kubernetes deployments using tools such as Helm and Flux
Nice to have
Experience with AWS or Azure
Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, Big Data Platform environments, or distributed systems
Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or search technologies such as Elasticsearch and Solr
Experience with CI/CD automation, GitLab pipelines, scripting, or additional languages such as Go and Python
Experience developing Kubernetes operators, custom resource definitions, or other custom Kubernetes tooling
Familiarity with AI integration frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, or AutoGen; vector databases; semantic caching; and AI observability
Experience with Kafka, NiFi, or integrating Java services with Python-based AI capabilities
Experience using AI coding assistants for implementation, refactoring, and automated testing
Familiarity with Agile development tools such as Jira and GitHub
Full description
What Impact You'll Have
GRVTY is seeking Software Engineers for multiple openings supporting mission-focused applications, data platforms, and software solutions. Opportunities span Java/backend development, Python and AI integration, and Kubernetes-focused software engineering. You will collaborate with engineers and customer stakeholders to develop reliable, secure, and maintainable software. Your responsibilities will align with your experience, technical specialty, and the needs of the specific opening.
What You'll be Owning
Depending on your assignment, you will:
Design, develop, test, maintain, and troubleshoot software applications, services, and reusable components.
Build and integrate enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and microservices.
Develop Python-based services and integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
Develop and maintain containerized applications and Kubernetes deployments.
Participate in code reviews, automated testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Use development tools and, where applicable, AI coding assistants to support implementation, refactoring, and testing while reviewing generated code for security, performance, and quality.
Collaborate within an Agile team to translate requirements into working software.
For senior openings, provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.
Positions may require work at a customer site, office, or a combination of onsite and remote work. Hybrid availability and onsite frequency depend on the specific opening and may change with customer requirements.
What You Must Have
An active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher and U.S. citizenship. Certain openings require an active Top Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. Candidates must meet the clearance requirements of the specific assignment.
Relevant software engineering experience and education appropriate to the opening:
All openings require at least 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 3 years with a related master’s degree; or 9 years with a high-school diploma or equivalent.
Senior openings require at least 9 years of relevant experience with a related bachelor’s degree; 7 years with a related master’s degree; or 13 years with a high-school diploma or equivalent.
Experience developing, testing, maintaining, or troubleshooting software in a relevant technical specialty.
Software Engineer at GRVTY (Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States; Fort Meade, Maryland, United States; Laurel, Maryland, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States) — aijobsearch
Senior openings: demonstrated experience as technical lead, mentor, or engineering manager
Experience designing enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and microservices.
Familiarity with Git or comparable version-control tools and comfort working in a Linux environment.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to software quality, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to meet the location and onsite requirements of the assigned opening.
For designated openings, an applicable DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+, or the ability to obtain the required certification within the specified timeframe, which may be within 60 days of hire.
Candidates are considered for openings that match their skills; experience in every specialty below is not required.
Java and backend development: Strong Java development skills; experience with frameworks or libraries such as Spring or Guava; object-oriented programming; enterprise APIs, RESTful web services, and microservices; and tools such as Git, Maven, and Nexus.
Python and AI integration: Strong Python backend development experience; hands-on integration of commercial large language model APIs or open-source models into applications; understanding of agents, prompting, tool use, and retrieval-augmented generation; and experience deploying containerized workloads in Kubernetes. Assignments may include developing Model Context Protocol servers, reusable AI tools, and safeguards for enterprise AI use.
Kubernetes-focused software engineering: Strong Java development experience and hands-on experience building and maintaining Kubernetes deployments using tools such as Helm and Flux.
Senior technical responsibilities: Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead, mentor, or engineering manager where required by the opening.
What Would be Nice to Have
Experience with AWS or Azure.
Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, Big Data Platform environments, or distributed systems.
Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or search technologies such as Elasticsearch and Solr.
Experience with CI/CD automation, GitLab pipelines, scripting, or additional languages such as Go and Python.
Experience developing Kubernetes operators, custom resource definitions, or other custom Kubernetes tooling.
Familiarity with AI integration frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, or AutoGen; vector databases; semantic caching; and AI observability.
Experience with Kafka, NiFi, or integration of Java services with Python-based AI capabilities.
Experience using AI coding assistants for implementation, refactoring, and automated testing.
Familiarity with Agile development tools such as Jira and GitHub.
Pay Range: 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. 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. 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: $102,525 - $191,055
Pay Range: 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. 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. 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.
Maryland Pay Range
$102,525—$191,055 USD
Pay Range: 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. 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. 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.
Virginia Pay Range
$102,525—$191,055 USD
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. We’re 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 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.
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.
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 email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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