Research Assistant Software Developer Jobs in Columbus, OH

ARS is looking for a Senior Software Developer to support the Combat Readiness Directorate in Heath, OH. The selected candidate will provide software engineering support for embedded software systems, software interfaces, interoperability solutions, and command-and-control related applications supporting sensor, weapon, host platform, communications, and avionics systems. This position requires strong full-stack web application development experience using Microsoft technologies and Oracle databases, with an emphasis on software design, systems integration, testing, maintenance, and configuration management within a secure government environment. The ideal candidate will possess experience developing enterprise-level web applications using ASP.NET technologies and have a strong understanding of Oracle database development and software engineering lifecycle processes.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, implement, maintain, and support secure web-based applications using the Microsoft Visual Studio development environment.
• Develop and maintain ASP.NET applications utilizing VB.NET, C#, MVC, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap frameworks.
• Perform Oracle database design, development, optimization, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain ANSI SQL and PL/SQL code, including stored procedures, packages, triggers, and database objects.
• Support software integration efforts involving embedded systems, cryptographic systems, interoperability interfaces, and command-and-control applications.
• Participate in software architecture reviews, software analysis, and performance assessments for both Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) systems.
• Assist with systems requirements analysis, allocation, hardware/software integration, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Support configuration management activities and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Software Development Plans (SDP), technical documentation, and other program documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software solutions meet operational and mission requirements.
• Support software testing activities, defect resolution, and system validation efforts.
• Maintain compliance with government cybersecurity, configuration management, and quality assurance standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing and newly developed applications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience developing web applications using:
  • NET
  • NET
  • C#
  • MVC Framework
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS
  • Bootstrap
• Mid-to-advanced experience with Oracle databases, including:
  • Database design
  • ANSI SQL
  • PL/SQL development
  • Stored procedures
  • Database performance optimization
• Knowledge of software engineering principles and software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience supporting software integration, testing, implementation, and maintenance activities.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.