Software Engineer (Top 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.

By joining our team, you will be part of teams building innovative software solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Your strong technical skills and passion for innovation will be instrumental in supporting our customers and their missions to keep us safe.

Position Overview:

Our RST business unit is seeking an individual familiar with Agile methodologies to serve as a scrum master on one of our programs working with the US Government. In this position, you will be at the forefront of implementing software in a new and growing development area and take ownership of the technical work under a more senior product owner who is broadly recognized in the community, learning directly from the best.

The team is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This work requires candidates to be a U.S. citizen holding a Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance.

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:

• Facilitate all scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, program increment planning, and program increment reviews
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using modern programming languages and technologies
• Be able to identify opportunities for improvement/efficiency, get buy-in across the program, and implement
• Be a leader by directly overseeing development, mentoring other staff members, and sharing your knowledge
• Learning from our recognized leaders and setting oneself up for future leadership in the area
• Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship with a current/active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Experience with government contracts and familiarity with government development processes
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve impediments and conflicts efficiently and effectively
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence as mechanisms for tracking work and communicating with customers
• Must be willing to work on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of professional experience in lieu of degree
• Programming skills in C++, Python, Java, or Rust
• Desire to learn new technologies

Location: Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it’s a wonderful location. It’s well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

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 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:

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 staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

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

This position also requires U.S. citizenship in support of contract requirements.

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.