Lead Software Engineer
GRVTY · Sterling, Virginia, United States
Posted 29 days ago · $177,680 - $212,254
or apply directly on GRVTY's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days GRVTY's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of GRVTY's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GRVTY
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 231 open
- Hiring momentum
- 301 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GRVTY's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GRVTY.
About this role
The Lead Software Engineer will guide a development team focused on a mission-critical program impacting National Security. Responsibilities include leading design discussions, mentoring engineers, and contributing to full-stack development using modern frameworks and cloud-native patterns. The role also involves collaborating with various stakeholders, improving development workflows, and producing technical documentation.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GRVTY as an employer.
What you need
- Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including full-stack development
- Strong proficiency in modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue), backend languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Django), and RESTful API design
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, drive consensus, and make architectural decisions
- Growth mindset – ability to tackle complex technical issues with patience, positivity, and a forward-looking perspective that keeps the team focused and productive
- Proven experience mentoring engineers and improving team capability
Nice to have
- Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience working with government or defense customers
- Background in distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Prior involvement in staffing, interviewing, or team-building activities
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies mentioned for full-stack development beyond modern frameworks and backend languages
- High impact on National Security may imply a demanding work environment
- Role involves significant cross-functional coordination, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by GRVTY on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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