Full Stack Software Engineer

Job Description

What Impact You'll Have

Our team solves unique and challenging intelligence problems for a Special Operations customer. This work is as close to the mission as a technologist can get, so the environment is fast-paced: team members face rapidly-changing requirements and priorities as mission needs evolve. If you hate monotony and want to use your skills to have a direct impact on real-world operational success, this is the project for you.

We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure (OpenStack) with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes). Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities. Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions.

The technical stack is quite robust and includes Java, Python, C#, C/C++, Geospatial tools, Big Data and Graph Products (Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark, ElasticSearch, Neo4j), Linux, OpenStack, AWS, Ansible, SQL/NoSQL, Text Processing, Cloud Services, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and more.

Work on this program takes place in the Herndon, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI clearance and a willingness to obtain a CI Poly.

What You'll be Owning

GRVTY is seeking a Full Stack Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to join one of our top projects in Herndon, VA. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing and able to obtain a CI polygraph. We are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer (mid-level) to join our team to closely support our mission partners and have direct mission impact. You'll work closely with other software developers as well our infrastructure and cybersecurity teams leveraging open-source tools to create and maintain a diverse range of applications served out to thousands of users.

Responsibilities:

Developing web applications for real-time query and analysis of our petabyte-scale data store, creating distributed analytics purpose-built to support our mission partners, and helping to construct new and maintain existing data pipelines tasked with automatically retrieving and ingesting data.

What You Must Have

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Must be a US Citizen, current/active TS/SCI clearance, and willing and able to obtain a CI Polygraph

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree may count as an additional 2 years of experience.).

5 years demonstrated experience with programming, design, and development.

Must be able to work on-site in Hendon, VA.

In-depth knowledge in Python, Java, or similar programming language.

Working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad, etc).

Experience with ORM software (Django, SQLAlchemy, Hibernate, etc.)

Working knowledge of Linux operating systems (navigating the filesystem, common management commands, etc)

Understanding of TCP/IP networking and working knowledge of remote system workflows (SSH, port forwarding, server/client architecture, etc)

Exposure to building and supporting solutions in a cloud like environment (such as OpenStack).

Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools, such as GitLab

What Would be Nice to Have

Experience deploying, maintaining, and utilizing an Elasticsearch cluster.

Experience with Spark.

Experience with Hadoop (HDFS, YARN)

Experience using Python web frameworks (Django, FastAPI, etc)

Experience with front-end development using React, Angular, or other JS framework.

API Rest Framework development/maintenance.

Data flow orchestration using Nifi or similar.

Experience with provision and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar.

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 or call with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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Full-time