Senior Back End Software Engineer (TS/SCI) {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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Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Back-End/Services Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team.

This role is ideal for an early-career developer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and high-performance cloud services. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing modern Java and Python microservices that run within a modern orchestration and cloud environment (such as AWS).

If you are eager to learn, enthusiastic about problem-solving, and ready to make a significant impact on our core product architecture, 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. 

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Software Engineer, your responsibilities include:

• Writing, building, deploying, and maintaining diverse software 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 experience with Java
• Foundational experience with Java and/or Python in a professional setting
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with lightweight frameworks such as Quarkus or Spring Boot
• Comprehensive testing experience, including unit tests (e.g., JUnit), system tests, and integration tests
• Proficiency with various data storage solutions (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS or Azure cloud storage services)
• Experience implementing and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines. GitLab CI/CD is preferred, but Jenkins experience is also acceptable
• Proficiency with Maven, Gradle, and NPM
• In-depth knowledge of and practical experience with standard AWS managed services (S3, ECS, EC2, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, OpenSearch)
• Strong knowledge of GEOINT (Geospatial Intelligence) data collection and distribution paradigms
• Ability to effectively work within a software engineering team
• Ability to work in office full time
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with Government Clouds (e.g. GovCloud, C2S)
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Python
• 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
• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)

Pay Range: $125,000 - $180,000

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:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• 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 holiday