Software Engineer 1
Company websitegrvty.com (GRVTY, opens in new tab)
Base salary $178K to $208K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Fort Meade, MD
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- LocationFort Meade, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
What Impact You'll Have
GRVTY seeking experienced Software Engineers to develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project. As a member of the Data Management practice you will support a SCRUM team to develop and deploy new functionality for an enterprise level cyber security tool.
What You'll be Owning
- The engineer will be heavily involved with the creation, maintenance, and running of Pig and or PySpark analytics and is responsible for reviewing data ingest tickets and merge requests with other developers on the team.
- The engineer is focused on delivering reliable, accurate data to the end users as well as ensuring that day-to-day operations are successful. Including being able to investigate data arriving accurately into the system.
- 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.
- 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 a 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.
- Strong background in analytics development.
- Desire to learn Pig/PySpark.
What You Must Have
- 7 years experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of a similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- 4 years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
What Would be Nice to Have
- Patch management and IAVA tracking
- Python
- Java
- Scala
- NiFi
- Ansible
- Experience working in Agile environment
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: $178000.00 - $208000.00
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
$178,000—$208,000 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 [email protected] 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.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($178,000) is above 83% of the 208 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $161,500.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSoftware Engineer 1$178K to $208K
Lead Software Engineer$177,680 to $212,254
Software Engineer 2$179K to $209K
Imagery Scientist (EO) - Expert$180K to $210K
Vulnerability & Exploitation Specialist$180K to $230K
Imagery Scientist (SAR) - Expert$180K to $210K
Data Scientist - Expert$180K to $210K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer 1 (this listing) | $178K - $208K |
| Lead Software Engineer | $177,680 - $212,254 |
| Software Engineer 2 | $179K - $209K |
| Imagery Scientist (EO) - Expert | $180K - $210K |
| Vulnerability & Exploitation Specialist | $180K - $230K |
| Imagery Scientist (SAR) - Expert | $180K - $210K |
| Data Scientist - Expert | $180K - $210K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Stopped meeting the published-salary criteria
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-04
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Maryland Pay Range
USD 178,000 – 208,000 · interval unstated · pay_input_range · Maryland Pay Range · gh plain label (rule B)
- Method
- Structured pay field published by the employer
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
