Senior Software Developer
ARA is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our expanding team in Raleigh NC. We are looking for multiple developers to support projects in the areas of situational awareness, cyber effects modeling, and systems-of-systems modeling. You will be a key member of a team that is developing and integrating technologies to support real-world operations for the Department of Defense.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: As of October 1, 2021, Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), in compliance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination at time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, you will be asked to follow our process to request an accommodation.
As a Senior Software Developer with ARA you will:
- Play a significant role in building complex software systems
- Be a key member of a team that is developing and integrating technologies to support real-world operations for the Department of Defense
- Have opportunities to lead software development tasks and contribute across the entire technology stack, from front-end user interfaces to back-end systems and all points in between in a DevOps environment
Senior Software Developer Requirements:
- US citizen with an active DoD Security Clearance or eligible to obtain one (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment)
- BS in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of experience
- Strong foundation in software development and experience with one or more languages (Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.)
- Understanding of best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, version control, build processes, and testing
- Interest in learning new languages and technologies
- Ability to understand and solve complex problems
- Team player with excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills
Senior Software Developer Preferences:
- MS in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with any of the following:
- Web frameworks such as React, Vue, Django, Node.js, etc
- SQL databases such as Postgres, MySQL, etc
- NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
- ORMs such as Hibernate, SQLAlchemy, etc
- REST APIs
- Agile software development practices
- Mobile development on Andriod and/or iOS
About Us:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.
To find out more about the Software Enterprise Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/