Software Developer/Engineer - R26-002

Why Choose VGI, a GRVTY Company

VGI, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. VGI, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

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 VGI, a GRVTY Company, 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

JOB TITLE: Software Developer/Engineer - R26-002

PROJECT OVERVIEW: VGI is seeking a Softare Developer/Engineer to join our team. In this role 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 programming languages.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop applications, tools, and user interfaces for data processing systems
• Work with internal and external development teams and engineers to define interface control documents and subsystem behaviors
• Develop large scale data analysis pipelines and processes using tools such as Spark, OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
• Participate in merge reviews and collaborate with peers on optimization of code
• Contribute to front-end and back-end development processes
• Build new product features or APIs
• Perform tests, troubleshoot software, and fix bugs

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/poly

• 3-5 years of experience performing software engineering or development
• Demonstrated experience programming in C/C++, Java, or Python
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle
• Experience with front-end development and back-end programming languages
• Recent and relevant experience developing applications or analysis tools
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience building React and Django web applications
• Knowledge and experience with OpenSearch/ElasticSearch
• Understanding of Apache Spark or similar tools for executing data engineering tasks
• Demonstrated experience reverse engineering applications and/or network protocols
• Experience programming distributed systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ)
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker and/or Kubernetes)
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases (MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, MondoDB, etc.)

WORK LOCATION: Dulles, VA

TRAVEL: 10%

KEY WORDS: Java, Development, SQL, Databases, Front-End, UI/UX

VGI, a GRVTY Company, 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] with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 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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