Junior Software Engineer

Grvty; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

GRVTY is seeking a Junior Software Engineer with 2+ years of backend experience to join our multi-team agile engineering program. You will develop, test, and maintain backend services, data workflows, and system interfaces supporting mission-critical capabilities.

This hands-on role strengthens your foundations in modern backend systems, containerized cloud environments, and DevSecOps practices while collaborating with senior engineers in a fast-paced team.

Qualifikationen

• Active or current Top-Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional backend software experience.
• Solid Python skills and Bash scripting for automation.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis or in-memory caching.
• Experience building Dockerfiles and working with Kubernetes.
• Git and CI/CD workflows; writing tests and contributing to test coverage.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain backend services, scripts, and endpoints using Python.
• Implement data connectors, API endpoints, and messaging interfaces.
• Write unit and integration tests to improve test coverage.
• Investigate defects and fix issues under guidance of senior engineers.
• Package code into Docker containers and deploy to Kubernetes test clusters.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and apply feedback from peers.

Kenntnisse

Python

Bash scripting

Unit testing

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

Git

CI/CD

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an enthusiasticJunior Software Engineerwith 2+ years of experience to join our multi-team agile engineering program. In 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 You'll 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 ceremonies—including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and code reviews—receiving and applying constructive feedback from peers.

What You Must Have

• Active or currentTop-Secret (TS)security clearance.
• Bachelor’s 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 inPython(object-oriented programming, data structures, writing clean functions) and basic familiarity withBashscripting for task automation.
• Working knowledge of relational databases—specifically querying, joining, and updating tables inPostgreSQL—and conceptual familiarity withRedisor in-memory caching.
• Basic experience writing and buildingDockerfilesand running containerized services locally; familiarity with the basics ofKubernetes.
• Practical experience usingGit(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 currentTop-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 usingHelmon 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 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: $100,000 - $160,000