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What You'll be Owning

The Software Engineer will be responsible for working within Cloud Services for the Sponsor, using Python, Javascript, and other tools to provide software development support. This is a brand new initiative , born from our success in other efforts, and formally recognized by the Sponsor, who would like us to continue our successful work in other new departments.

What You Must Have

Active TS/SCI clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain a Full Scope Polygraph clearance

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or computer science

Strong experience with Python and TypeScript/JavaScript

Experience integrating services: C2S services including Lambdas, SNS, SQS, etc.

Understanding of Systems Administration

Demonstrated experience working with other technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries

What Would be Nice to Have

Demonstrated experience with tools, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, JADX, or APKtool

Demonstrated experience with multiple cloud providers

Demonstrated experience with other programming languages besides Python

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.

The pay range for this position is: $175,000 - $270,000

Virginia Pay Range $175,000 — $270,000 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 email  recruiting@grvty.com  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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