Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Secret) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer to serve as the critical technical owner for the deployment and operational success of our complex, mission-critical enterprise software systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development
• Strong Focus: 5+ years with C# and the.NET/.NET Core ecosystem
• 3+ years of hands-on Java development
• 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications within Kubernetes environments (Rancher / OpenShift experience is a plus)
• Expertise with containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm)
• Proficiency in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for containerized services
• Strong understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, networking, and system architecture
• Experience with the full SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies (Jira/Confluence)
• Ability to write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code (Unit, Integration, System tests)
• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is mandatory
• Willingness to obtain an IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)

Benefits

• 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 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)