Senior Software Engineer; Secret; S

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.

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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!

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

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.

• 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

• 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 quality.
• Experiencing 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

• 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 Dev Sec Ops  and Agile Scrum software development methodology including using tools like Git, Jira and Confluence

Pay Range: $115,000 - $200,000

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 180 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.

• 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…