Job Summary:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex problems. The Junior Software Developer will support a multi-disciplinary team in delivering software for the DoD, focusing on design, development, and deployment of data analysis tools and collaboration systems.
Responsibilities:
โข support a multiโdisciplinary team delivering software across the DoD mission space
โข work in Agile teams to scope requirements, implement frontโend and backโend features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments
โข support the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations
โข collaborate closely with government leads to refine requirements and acceptance criteria
โข implementing features using HTML, CSS, Angular, and Python
โข adapting shared components
โข maintaining code in remote git repositories
โข participating in scoping relevant datasets and platforms
โข producing wireframes and mockups
โข iterating through development/testing cycles
โข incorporating user feedback
โข support deployment of solutions to cloud, local, and edge environments
โข assist with preparing documentation, product updates, and backlog inputs
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Must be a US citizen.
โข Active and current SECRET clearance or higher with ability to upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance.
โข Bachelorโs degree in computer science/software engineering or similar with 2+ yearsโ experience, or a Masterโs degree in computer science/software engineering or similar.
โข Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, Golang).
โข Proficiency in Python and modern web languages (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) as well as common frameworks (Angular, Vue, React)
โข Familiarity with Agile, git source control management, CI/CD processes
โข Ability to write clearly and produce documentation, user guides, software requirements, and training materials.
Preferred:
โข Familiarity with cloud service offerings (AWS, Azure, GCE)
โข Familiarity with containerized software deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
โข Familiarity with SharePoint site design, management, and development
โข Familiarity with modern SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB)
Company:
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services. Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Albuquerque, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.