Software Development Engineer

GRVTY; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare, dental, vision

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Herndon, VA, to design and implement robust event-driven architectures that improve observability and tracking across data pipelines. You will build modular, scalable solutions with strong access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting, while contributing to a data infrastructure aligned with operational excellence.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage Python and Kafka, and emphasize modular design and secure data

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Proficient in Python for asynchronous/concurrent programming.
• Experience with Kafka distributed messaging.
• Strong background in distributed systems and event-driven design.
• Familiarity with observability tools (Grafana, ELK stack).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust event-driven architectures across data pipelines.
• Develop modular systems for new data formats and domains.
• Focus on access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting.
• Build dashboards and monitoring for system health.

Skills

Python

Kafka

Distributed Systems

Event-Driven Design

Concurrency

JSON

Observability

Grafana

ELK

Job description

GRVTY is seeking a Software Development Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. As a Software Development Engineer in this role, you will focus on designing and implementing robust event-driven architectures that enhance observability and enable comprehensive tracking of events across diverse data pipelines. Your work will involve developing modular systems that support seamless integration with new data formats and domains, ensuring scalability and adaptability as business needs evolve. You will be responsible for building solutions that prioritize access control, fault tolerance, and real-time alerting, all while maintaining high standards for record keeping in a digital environment. Leveraging your expertise, you will help create frameworks that allow for granular monitoring and rapid response to system events, supporting the organization’s commitment to operational excellence.

To excel in this position, you should be comfortable working with technologies such as Python for asynchronous and concurrent programming, Kafka for distributed messaging, and JSON for data interchange. Familiarity with observability tools like Grafana and the ELK stack will be essential for building dashboards and monitoring system health. Experience with distributed systems, event-driven design patterns, and implementing fault-tolerant architectures will be highly beneficial. Exposure to best practices in modular software design, access management, and scalable pipeline development will further support your success as you contribute to expanding the organization’s data infrastructure.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Python
• Kafka
• Distributed Systems
• Event-Driven Design
• Concurrency
• JSON
• Observability
• Grafana
• ELK

What Would Be Nice to Have

Experience with access control in event-driven architectures

Expertise in modular system design for data pipelines

Familiarity with alerting and record-keeping solutions

Knowledge of expanding architectures to support multiple data domains and formats

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.

$150,000-$250,000

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.