Software Engineer

Grvty; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a Software Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance to join a top project in Annapolis, MD. You will develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems including analytics, large data processing, real-time operations, and MIS, working solo or with a team.

You will review and test software components, document results, resolve defects, and contribute to design decisions such as COTS/GOTS usage and system interfaces.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance.
• 12+ years of SWE experience on programs of similar scope.
• BS in Computer Science or related field (or 4 extra years of SWE experience in lieu of degree).
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Mongo, Kafka, JMS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems per requirements.
• Review and test software components; document test results.
• Resolve software defect reports and provide input on system design trade-offs.
• Lead or coordinate software development efforts and team activities as needed.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Mongo

Kafka

JMS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

MongoDB

Kafka

JMS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

GRVTY is seeking a Software Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Annapolis, MD. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

What You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Twelve (12) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
• Very skilled in Java, Spring Boot, Mongo, Kafka, JMS, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Experience

What Would be Nice to Have

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debug existing software and correct defects
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
• Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
• Write or review software and system documentation
• Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
• Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
• Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
• Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
• Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
• Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
• Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
• Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
• Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
• Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
• Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
• Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
• Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
• Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
• Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance

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.