Senior Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan and benefits

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k with company match

Training and development

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable backend services powering a large-scale program. You will work hands-on across pipelines, data contracts, and event streams, driving system resilience and maintainability.

You will lead by example, writing clean code, reviewing peers, and enhancing CI/CD with security and automated testing. A Top-Secret clearance and 15+ years of backend experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Active or current Top-Secret clearance.
• Deep production-level experience in Python and Bash scripting.
• Strong PostgreSQL and Redis experience for state management and data access.
• Proven multi-stage Docker image builds and Kubernetes/Helm deployments.
• Familiar with Git workflows and CI/CD security and quality gates.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• 15+ years delivering production backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Implement cross-service interfaces and integration layers across data streams.
• Create automated tests ensuring data accuracy and resilience.
• Profile and optimize resource usage to reduce latency and scale.
• Containerize services with Docker; manage Kubernetes deployments via Helm.
• Collaborate with agile teams and stakeholders to deliver production-ready increments.

Skills

Python (backend)

Bash scripting

PostgreSQL

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Git workflows

CI/CD pipelines

Top-Secret clearance

15+ years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

What Impact You'll Have

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to core services across a large-scale, multi-team engineering initiative. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and deploy resilient backend services, data pipelines, and system integrations that power mission-critical capabilities across the program.

As a senior individual contributor, you lead by example—writing clean, maintainable code, actively participating in system design, championing modern DevSecOps practices, and raising the technical bar through thoughtful peer reviews.

What You'll be Owning

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-availability backend services and APIs primarily using Python. Apply solid software design patterns and maintain high code quality across distributed components.


• Implement reliable interfaces, data contracts, and integration layers across distributed services, external systems, and event-driven data streams.


• Author comprehensive automated test suites (unit, integration, regression) to guarantee data accuracy, edge-case coverage, and system resilience. Diagnose and resolve complex defects across the stack.


• Profile resource usage, query execution, and network bottlenecks to optimize throughput, reduce latency, and ensure efficient scale.


• Containerize services using Docker and manage Kubernetes deployments using Helm. Actively maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated code analysis, unit testing, and vulnerability scanning run on every build.


• Partner closely with cross-functional agile teams, product owners, and technical stakeholders to break down complex system requirements into deliverable, production-ready increments.

What You Must Have

• Active or current Top-Secret clearance


• Deep, production-level experience in Python (backend frameworks, data structures, asynchronous programming) and Bash scripting for task automation and system-level workflows.


• Strong hands-on experience with relational databases—specifically PostgreSQL (schema design, indexing, complex query optimization)—and Redis for state management, caching, or message queuing.


• Proven experience building multi-stage Docker images and configuring, deploying, and debugging workloads in Kubernetes using Helm.


• Working familiarity with Git workflows and building or integrating into CI/CD pipelines that enforce code quality gates, automated test coverage, and security vulnerability scanning.


• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field


• 15+ years of software engineering experience delivering production backend systems. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, debug unfamiliar codebases, and write clean, self-documenting code that serves as a benchmark for peers.

What Would be Nice to Have

• Active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and polygraph (TS/SCI with poly).


• Privileged User eligibility (Security+ Certification or Customer accepted equivalent).


• Experience with distributed messaging or event-driven patterns (e.g., event streaming, message brokers).


• Familiarity with microservices architectures and API design standards (REST, gRPC).


• Exposure to monitoring, observability, and distributed tracing tools in Kubernetes environments.


• Knowledge of space-to-ground architectures, interfaces, Command and Control (C2) systems, and Mission Management (MM) systems.

Pay Range

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: $160,000 - $225,000

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.

Colorado Pay Range

$160,000 — $225,000 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.

Virginia Pay Range

$160,000 — $225,000 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


• 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 [e-mail] 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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