Full-Stack Software Engineer - Applied Research Associates, Inc

If you are looking for a career as a software engineer, and you are interested in designing, developing and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance, then our Raleigh, NC division of ARA has an exciting opportunity worth considering. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you’ll be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines.   

The successful candidate for this position will have a strong passion and background in making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle. You will be part of a team developing software used by the military and defense communities for planning operations.

• You will design, develop, and test software from concept to deployment and operations, collaborating with other software engineers. Understanding software development best practices for embedded systems is strongly desired. You will be working closely with a collaborative team so your team player personality and excellent written/oral communication skills will be essential.

The opportunity for career advancement and continued learning at ARA does not stop there. We strive to identify cross-train opportunities and encourage staff to become involved in upcoming R&D efforts as well as interject new ideas into our longstanding operational programs. At ARA, we foster an environment where technical staff are empowered to research and develop their own ideas –with resources and support from a strong internal technical team and external partners. You can expect day to day to have flexibility in choosing the level of autonomy suited to you, while at the same time enjoying a challenging technical career with great opportunity for personal growth. 

Full-Stack Software Engineer Position Requirements: 

• Eligibility to apply for and hold a US security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment).
• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 2 - 4 years of work experience, or a master’s with 0-2 years of work experience.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Relocation to Raleigh NC; this position involves minimal travel for collaboration with customers and partners.

Full-Stack Software Engineer Preferences: 

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Go, Python, Java, C++, C#, etc.). Basic understanding of cybersecurity and networking.
• Familiarity with cognitive task analyses, user-centered design, and usability testing.
• Ability to do proof-of-concept designs and rapidly prototype ideas.
• Demonstrated experience in developing mobile applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.

COMPANY INFORMATION: 

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,271 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our 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 itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. 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 what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

 

Experience

Required

• 2 - 4 years: Relevant Work Experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Masters or better

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)

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