Software Developer (Systems Software)

Stryker Corporation; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Software Developer (Systems Software) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. You will design, develop, and implement software systems/services, and oversee integration with sponsor enterprise systems, ensuring secure, compliant operations.

You will apply hands-on software engineering to build automated workflows, manage cloud-native components, and maintain infrastructure oversight to meet performance and continuity requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required for this customer.
• Experience with Java and Python and pypi libraries.
• Experience building and operating high performance data processing pipelines using Lambda, Step Functions and PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement software systems/services based on requirements analysis.
• Oversee integration of the graphing system with sponsor enterprise systems and design next iteration solution.
• Design and oversee integration testing to meet performance requirements.
• Develop automated workflows to ensure compliance with security, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Maintain oversight of sponsor infrastructure capabilities for continuity of operations.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI + Poly

Java

Python

C/C++

API development

Cloud architectures (AWS, Google, IBM,

Tools

Lambda

Step Functions

PySpark

Kubernetes

Docker

VSCode

GitLab

JupyterHub/notebooks

MATLAB

PostgreSQL

MariaDB

Elasticsearch/ELK

MinIO

AWS S3

Neo4j

MongoDB

NoSQL

Job description

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Position Title: Software Developer (Systems Software)

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. Work on this program takes place in Chantilly, VA and in various field offices throughout Northern VA (we cannot support remote work), and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

What You'll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Software Developer (Systems Software) with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA.

The Software Developer will be responsible for design, development, and implementation of software systems/services solutions based on requirements analysis; perform operational feasibility evaluations and recommend improvements; develop and maintain system and solution code, architecture, and security documentation; assist the Sponsor with software licensing and purchase efforts. The Software Developer will also:

• Serve as a POC to oversee the software development activities to ensure proper alignment of development activities to the Sponsor's priorities.
• Oversee the successful integration of the current graphing system with the Sponsor's enterprise systems and core technical systems and design and development of the next iteration solution for the sponsor collaboration and development network implementation.
• Design and oversee the execution of integration testing to ensure the Sponsor's enterprise level support meets the performance requirements defined by the Sponsor.
• Apply in-depth hands‑on software engineering expertise to develop automated workflows that ensure compliance with Sponsor security, regulatory and compliance requirements such as the design of queueing and message processing workflows for large scale operations.
• Maintain oversight over the Sponsor's infrastructure capabilities to ensure key metrics are collected and made available for continuity of operations

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (applicable to this customer)
• Experience with Java and Python (pypi libraries)
• Demonstrated experience building and operating high performance data processing pipelines using Lambda, Step Functions and PySpark
• Demonstrated experience with C or C++ to write interfaces
• Demonstrated experience with API development, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated experience using centralized security controls like LDAP, encrypting data, and auditing access to data
• Demonstrated experience with designing cloud-native architectures using cloud services such as AWS, Google, IBM, and Oracle
• Experience with OS: Centos7, RockyLinux8
• Experience with: Kubernetes, Docker (Compose, Swarm)
• Development tools experience with: vscode, gitlab, jupyterhub/notebooks, MATLAB
• Experience with databases: Postgres, MariaDB, ELK, Minio, AWS S3, Neo4j, MongoDB, noSQL
• Experience working on large collaborations and in heavy development environments
• Experience with unstructured, structured, or semi-structured data, including: CSV, JSON, JSONL, AVRO, Protocol Buffers, Parquet, etc
• Demonstrated experience with Big Data technologies, to include designing and operating Big Data systems

What Would be Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience with designing cloud-native architectures using Sponsors cloud services
• Demonstrated experience developing and operating graph traversal capabilities using the Sponsors data graphing tool traversal capabilities built upon Apache Gremlin
• Demonstrated experience developing Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) pipelines for large scale application in the Sponsor's environment
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of IT Service Management and common SLA measurements
• Demonstrated experience presenting solutions, requirements, and presentations to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience with Micro-services such as building decoupled systems, utilizing RESTful endpoints and lightweight systems
• Demonstrated experience in total systems perspectives, including a technical understanding of systems and applications relationships, dependencies, and requirements of hardware and software components
• Demonstrated experience consulting with customers to determine present and future user needs
• Demonstrated experience providing frequent contact with customers, traceability within program documents, and the overall computing environment and architecture
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Machine Learning Certification(s), Agile certification, Azure, Security+, GSEC, CCNA

#LI-BPJ

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.

Virginia Pay Range

$150,000 — $250,000 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. 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 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.

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