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The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Software Developer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing web interfaces to chemical and biological (CB) sensors, warning and reporting systems, and modeling and simulation tools in support of the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a rapidly changing environment where the technologies and systems to integrate are always evolving and is focused on the end user experience. Much of the software development will take place in small, decentralized teams requiring close communication with other developers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders. Representative tasks may include building interactive visualizations and dashboards for sensor analytics, user interfaces, and coupling interfaces to background services with new sensor systems and physics-based models. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 5-7 years of software development experience in industry.

Candidates must be located within or willing to relocate to the National Capital Region. Hybrid work is permissible depending on the evolving project requirements.

The Software Developer may be required to:

• Build great customer experiences by developing the web-UI front-end for a vital Department of Defense service
• Develop web interfaces to support operational decision making
• Deploy software on secure or standalone networks in accordance with Department of Defense requirements
• Support testing, evaluation, and demonstrations of software and related tools in unclassified and classified environments
• Take on new challenges and learn skills to enhance software performance in previously unanticipated ways

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
• Must have 2-6 years of experience

• Strong C++ and Java development skills
• Experience developing java web interfaces
• Hands on experience with Git version control and JIRA ticketing system
• Experience deploying code with Kubernetes services
• Experience working in a team-oriented Agile development environment
• Must be a US citizen
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous support to the Department of Defense
• Advanced degree (MS) in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field
• Experience developing and deploying software to meet Department of Defense security requirements
• Experience with Fortran or #
• Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)
• Experience developing virtual reality applications
• Experience with Microservices

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, opportunities, and freedom to grow and pursue work that they are passionate about. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Software Developer position.

Experience

• 5 - 7 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)