Staff Software Engineer (Secret) {S}

ARKA; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

401k plan

Vacation accrual

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ARKA Group L.P. in Aurora, CO is seeking a senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions. You will contribute across the full SDLC, work with Java, C#, or Python, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to ship new features in an agile environment.

Office-based role with flexible scheduling opportunities and relocation support. Candidates should have cloud, API, and microservices experience, and hold an active Secret U.S. government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of Java, C#, or Python experience.
• Willingness to work in an office 3+ days a week with growth to 5 days when required.
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring Boot or Quarkus.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to ship features.
• Understand SDLC including requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, testable code.
• Experience in unit, integration, and system tests; microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Active Secret U.S Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Managing the complete software development process from conception to deployment.
• Maintaining and upgrading software following deployment.
• Overseeing end-to-end life cycle for production of software and applications.
• Overseeing analysis, writing, building, and deployment of software.
• Overseeing automated testing and providing feedback during development.
• Modifying and testing changes to previously developed programs.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Agile / Scrum

Cloud computing

API design

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Kubernetes

Job description

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key contributor, you will design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions that meet modern industry standards. Our ideal candidate is proficient in multiple programming languages, embraces agile development methodologies, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for writing clean, scalable code, troubleshooting technical issues, and optimizing system performance. A strong understanding of cloud computing, APIs, and software architecture is highly desirable. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we would love to hear from you!

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the complete software development process from conception to deployment
• Maintaining and upgrading the software following deployment
• Managing the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications
• Overseeing and guiding the analyzing, writing, building, and deployment of software
• Overseeing the automated testing and providing feedback to management during the development process
• Modifying and testing changes to previously developed programs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• At least 5 years of Java, C#, or Python
• Ability to work in a modern software development office 3+ days a week with growth to 5 days a week in office when required
• Experience with the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality, scalable, and secure software applications using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot or Quarkus
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, and other engineers to define, design, and ship new features
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Ability to write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code
• Experience in the development of unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software qualityExperiencing in the development of microservices and RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of how to work in an Agile/Scrum development environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews
• Active Secret U.S Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a modern cloud provider such as AWS or Azure as well as understanding of standalone Kubernetes deployments
• Experience with Source Control tools (e.g. Git, Gitlab)
• Experience with DevSecOps and Agile Scrum software development methodology including using tools like Git, Jira and Confluence

Pay Range: $130,000 - $185,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

Location: Aurora, CO

Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15 minutes to the Denver International Airport.

What We Offer:

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to [e-mail] or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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