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Apply solid software design patterns and maintain high code quality across distributed components.\r\nImplement reliable interfaces, data contracts, and integration layers across distributed services, external systems, and event-driven data streams.\r\nAuthor 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.\r\nProfile resource usage, query execution, and network bottlenecks to optimize throughput, reduce latency, and ensure efficient scale.\r\nContainerize 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.\r\nPartner closely with cross-functional agile teams, product owners, and technical stakeholders to break down complex system requirements into deliverable, production-ready increments.\r\nWhat You Must HaveActive or currentTop-Secret clearance\r\nDeep, production-level experience inPython(backend frameworks, data structures, asynchronous programming) andBashscripting for task automation and system-level workflows.\r\nStrong hands-on experience with relational databases—specificallyPostgreSQL(schema design, indexing, complex query optimization)—andRedisfor state management, caching, or message queuing.\r\nProven experience building multi-stageDockerimages and configuring, deploying, and debugging workloads inKubernetesusingHelm .\r\nWorking familiarity withGitworkflows and building or integrating into CI/CD pipelines that enforce code quality gates, automated test coverage, and security vulnerability scanning.\r\nBachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field\r\n15+ 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.\r\nWhat Would be Nice to HaveActive or currentTop-Secret clearancewith SCI access and polygraph(TS/SCI with poly).\r\nPrivileged User eligibility (Security+ Certification or Customer accepted equivalent).\r\nExperience with distributed messaging or event-driven patterns (e.g., event streaming, message brokers).\r\nFamiliarity with microservices architectures and API design standards (REST, gRPC).\r\nExposure to monitoring, observability, and distributed tracing tools in Kubernetes environments.\r\nKnowledge of space-to-ground architectures, interfaces, Command and Control (C2) systems, and Mission Management (MM) systems.\r\nPay RangePay 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.\r\nThe pay range for this position is: $160,000 - $225,000\r\nPay 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.\r\nColorado Pay Range\r\n$160,000 — $225,000 USD\r\nPay 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.\r\nVirginia Pay Range\r\n$160,000 — $225,000 USD\r\nWhy Choose GRVTYThe 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.\r\nWe 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.\r\nAt 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.\r\nRobust health plan including medical, dental, and vision\r\nHealth Savings Account with company contribution\r\nAnnual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays\r\nPaid Parental Leave\r\n401k with generous company match\r\nTraining and Development Opportunities\r\nAward Programs\r\nVariety of Company Sponsored Events\r\nEEO StatementGRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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