Software Engineer
- Salary
- $170,000 - $200,000
- Level
- Mid
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 19 October 2026.
About the role
What You'll be Owning
GRVTY is seeking a Software Engineer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Annapolis, MD. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team.
Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
What You Must Have
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
- Twelve (12) years' experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
- Very skilled in Java, Spring Boot, Mongo, Kafka, JMS, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Experience
What Would be Nice to Have
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
- Debug existing software and correct defects
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories
- Write or review software and system documentation
- Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project
- Design or implement complex database or data repository interfaces/queries
- Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards
- Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components
- Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards, confer with users or system engineers; analyze systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas
- Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
- Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design
- Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints; Perform quality control on team products
- Implement recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project
- Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces
- Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure operational specifications are met
- Recommend new technologies and processes for complex software projects
- Serve as the technical lead of multiple software development teams
- Select the software development process in coordination with the customer and system engineering
- Ensure quality control of all developed and modified software
- Delegate programming and testing responsibilities to one or more teams and monitor their performance
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.
Maryland Pay Range
$170,000-$200,000
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.
Maryland Pay Range
$170,000—$200,000 USD
Why Choose GRVTY
GRVTY's standard text
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
GRVTY's standard text
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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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.
What this role asks for
77% of this description is written for the role. The rest is GRVTY's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with GRVTY's other open jobs.
The team: Space Intelligence - Granite HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 41 open in Space Intelligence - Granite. 9 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (24 of 41), TypeScript (13 of 41), Linux (11 of 41), C (10 of 41), C++ (10 of 41), Git (10 of 41), CI/CD (9 of 41)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Software Engineer posted Oct 19
- Cloud Software Engineer posted Oct 19
- Systems Engineer posted Oct 12
- Data Scientist posted Oct 12
- Software Engineer posted Oct 12
- Software Engineer posted Oct 1
- Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer posted Sep 29
- Network Engineer posted Sep 23
- Software Developer (Systems Software) posted Sep 15
- Systems Engineer posted Sep 15
- Database Engineer posted Sep 14
- Data Architect posted Sep 14
- Software Engineer posted Sep 11
- Senior Software Engineer posted Sep 11
- Big Data Analyst posted Sep 11
- Big Data Analyst posted Sep 11
- Palantir Platform Engineer posted Sep 3
- Infrastructure Engineer posted Sep 3
- Software Development Engineer posted Sep 3
- UI/UX Developer posted Sep 3
- Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Network-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Android-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- iOS-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Multi-Cloud Engineer posted Aug 10
- Full Stack Developer posted Jul 15
- Data Engineer posted Jul 15
- Data Scientist posted Jul 15
- Platform Engineer posted Jul 9
- Data Scientist posted Jul 9
- Full Stack Developer posted Jul 9
- Mid-Level Systems Engineer posted Feb 2
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 9
- Android Developer posted Jan 6
From the team and dates on GRVTY's own job board.
Other openings for this role
2 open postings for this role in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States, first posted 19 October 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.
- 19 October 2026 – open (this posting)
- 19 October 2026 – open
Salary context
214 other open postings titled Software Engineer state a salary: median USD 140,000 to USD 200,000 a year.
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