Junior Software Engineer

GRVTY; Aurora, Sterling (CO, VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GRVTY seeks a Junior Software Engineer to help build backend services, data workflows, and system interfaces in a multi-team Agile program. You will work with senior engineers to implement, test, and maintain mission-critical components using Python and containerized cloud tooling.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines while applying DevSecOps practices. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and delivering reliable software in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Active or current Top-Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience developing backend applications or scripts.
• Strong Python foundation and Bash scripting for automation.
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis or in-memory caching.
• Experience with Dockerfiles, Kubernetes basics, and containerized services.
• Experience using Git and running automated tests within CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services, scripts, and endpoints in Python.
• Implement data connectors, API endpoints, and messaging interfaces.
• Write unit and integration tests to improve coverage.
• Investigate and fix defects under guidance from seniors.
• Package code in Docker containers and deploy to Kubernetes test clusters using Helm and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and apply peer feedback.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

Bash

Git

CI/CD

Testing

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

CI/CD tooling

Job description

What Impact You'll Have

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Software Engineer with 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 current Top-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 in Python (object-oriented programming, data structures, writing clean functions) and basic familiarity with Bash scripting for task automation.
• Working knowledge of relational databases—specifically querying, joining, and updating tables in PostgreSQL—and 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 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

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.

$100,000 - $160,000 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.

$100,000 - $160,000 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
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 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 [e-mail] or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

U.S. citizenship is a basic security clearance eligibility requirement. As outlined in Executive Order 12968, Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.

We are unable to sponsor candidates for a U.S. Security Clearance. If you are applying for a position that requires a U.S. Security Clearance, please provide the level of U.S. Security Clearance that you have today.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in GRVTY’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.