Senior Full Stack Software DeveloperSterling, Virginia, United StatesWhat Impact You'll HaveAs a Senior Full Stack Software Developer, you will perform as an individual contributor and team member focused on developing and refining a command-and-control platform used by a wide variety of stakeholders. Soliciting and incorporating user feedback is paramount in developing a superior product. Ideal candidates will have full stack development experience, with demonstrated skills developing front-end applications and user interfaces, as well as employing back-end technologies and programming languages.What You'll Be OwningLead design and development of applications, tools, and user interfaces supporting advanced data processing and command-and-control workflowsEngage proactively with mission partners to understand operational use cases and convert high-level requirements into actionable features, work products, and technical specificationsCollaborate with internal and external engineering teams to define interface control documents (ICDs), subsystem behaviors, and integration patternsDevelop CONOPs, user guides, release notes, and technical artifacts supporting software delivery and stakeholder adoptionArchitect and optimize large scale data analysis pipelines using Spark, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, and distributed data technologiesLead merge reviews, enforce coding standards, and guide peers in performance optimization and maintainability improvementsBuild and refine back end services and APIs that support high-performance data workflowsOversee testing strategies, diagnose complex issues, and ensure delivery of stable, high-reliability softwareMentor junior developers, foster a high performing engineering culture, and support professional growth across the teamInfluence long-term technical direction, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide architectural decisionsWhat You Must HaveActive TS/SCI with polygraph10+ years of software engineering experience in fast-paced, collaborative environmentsStrong proficiency in Python and JavaExperience building React front end applications and Django back end servicesExperience with DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deploymentFull stack development experience across front end and back end systemsRecent experience building applications, analysis tools, or mission-focused softwareBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldWhat Would Be Nice to HaveKnowledge of OpenSearch/Elasticsearch indexing, search, and analyticsDemonstrated ability to reverse engineer applications and understand legacy systemsExperience with messaging/task queues (Kafka, gRPC, Celery)Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with databases or data stores (MariaDB, MySQL, ValKey, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, MongoDB)Experience with Open Telemetry (OTel) or similar observability frameworkFamiliarity with collaboration and issue tracking tools such as GitLab, Jira, and ConfluencePay 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.Virginia Pay Range$145,000 - $185,000 USDWhy 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.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 EventsEEO StatementGRVTY, 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 or call with requested details.
A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.