Software Engineer 2

Socket.dev; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 179,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan included

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Training and Development

Award Programs

Company Sponsored Events

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking experienced Software Engineers with backend Java experience building scalable REST APIs and services in Linux/Unix environments.

The pay range for this position is $179,000.00 - $209,000.00, with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a role that emphasizes work-life balance. Maryland pay range is referenced; further details are provided during recruitment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years backend Java development (14+ years overall).
• Strong Java/JVM, REST APIs, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, relational DB, Git, and Linux/Unix.
• Agile team experience with code reviews, debugging, problem solving, and collaboration.
• Backend architecture, distributed systems, API design, CI/CD, automated testing, and TDD.
• DevOps experience with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, or scripting.
• Experience supporting fast-paced, complex client solutions and long-term growth.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Skills

Java backend

REST APIs

Spring/Spring Boot

Hibernate

Linux/Unix

Git

Agile teamwork

Distributed systems

API design

CI/CD

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Scripting

Job description

What Impact You'll Have

GRVTY is seeking experienced Software Engineers with backend Java experience building scalable REST APIs and services in Linux/Unix environments.

What You Must Have

• 7+ years of backend Java development (14+ years overall)
• Strong Java/JVM, REST APIs, Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate, relational database, Git, and Linux/Unix skills
• Agile team experience, including code reviews, debugging, problem solving, and technical collaboration
• Backend architecture, distributed systems, API design, CI/CD, automated testing, TDD, NoSQL, or frontend exposure
• DevOps experience with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, or scripting
• Experience supporting fast-paced, complex client solutions and interest in long-term growth
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph

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: $179,000.00 - $209,000.00

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.

Maryland Pay Range

$179,000 — $209,000 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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