Staff Software Engineer 1

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ARA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be part of our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life.

You will work with other developers and engineers to design and develop products for a diverse range of clients.

As a member of our development team, you will work in an agile environment focused on delivering high-quality software to our clients.

What You Will Do

You will be a key member of ARA supporting multiple teams developing enterprise technologies to aid real-world operations for the Navy and military communities.

As a valued member of our team your responsibilities will include:


* Designing, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript


* Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue


* Performing code analysis and review


* Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces


* Unit testing


* Documenting software functionality


* Software support after release

Staff Software Developer Required Technologies and Skills


* BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field


* 2+ years of professional software development experience


* Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills


* Experience with agile development methods


* Experience with C# or Java


* Experience developing Microsoft .NET applications


* Experience with JavaScript


* Strong oral and written communication skills


* Ability to work effectively in small team settings

Licenses & Certifications


* US citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications


* Familiarity with relational databases and SQL


* Experience with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)


* Solid understanding of responsive web design


* Experience with AWS services


* High level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Benefits Include


* 401K Matching


* Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


* Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

 

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 2,200 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.

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