Principal Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ CI Poly) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience in software development, technical leadership, and cloud architecture. The successful candidate will lead and mentor engineering development teams, drive Continuous Delivery and DevOps Adoption, and define Cloud-Native/Distributed System Architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Chief Architect, Associate Chief Architect, or equivalent technical leadership role
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively within small, fast-paced teams
• Proven track record of leading Agile software engineering initiatives across all phases
• Experience in large-scale system design and deployments on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with leveraging cloud services for Kubernetes deployments and management, virtual machine management, object storage, and serverless functions
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with CI Poly

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)
• EHS/Environmental Requirements