ARKA Group L.P. is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) to serve as the critical technical owner for the deployment and operational success of complex, mission-critical enterprise software systems.
Requirements
- 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)
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development
- Strong Focus: 5+ years with C-Sharp and the .NET/.NET Core ecosystem
Responsibilities
- End-to-End Delivery: Own the technical delivery across multiple customer deployments, from initial configuration to stable, high-availability production environments
- Orchestration & Automation: Design, develop, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) artifacts, including Helm charts, to standardize and automate software module deployments to Rancher Kubernetes and ensure parity across all environments (Dev, Staging, Prod)
- Operational Excellence: Maintain operational availability for live enterprise applications, conducting performance tuning and rapidly diagnosing complex system, network, and container issues within highly regulated or secure customer infrastructures
- CI/CD Pipeline Expertise: Implement, debug, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines relevant to containerized applications (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to automate all deployment phases
- Code-Level Solutions: Design, develop, and implement necessary software customizations, integrations, and extensions, primarily using C-Sharp/.NET Core and Java, to meet unique customer requirements
- Product Feedback Loop: Collaborate closely with the core engineering and product teams to integrate crucial customer-specific feedback, field insights, and technical requirements directly into the main product roadmap
- Primary Technical Liaison: Act as the trusted technical point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance on system architecture, deployment strategies, and operational best practices
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
- U.S. Government Security Clearance is mandatory
- Active Secret clearance
- Willingness to obtain an IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)
- Up to 50% travel to customer environments
