Staff Software Engineer 1

***Because of our work with the defense community, applicants must be U.S. citizens.***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 DoYou 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 JavaScriptFrontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or VuePerforming code analysis and reviewDesigning and implementing graphical user interfacesUnit testingDocumenting software functionalitySoftware support after releaseStaff Software Developer Required Technologies and SkillsBA/BS in Computer Science or a related field2+ years of professional software development experienceStrong troubleshooting and debugging skillsExperience with agile development methodsExperience with C# or JavaExperience developing Microsoft .NET applicationsExperience with JavaScriptStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively in small team settingsLicenses & CertificationsUS citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearancePreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with relational databases and SQLExperience with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)Solid understanding of responsive web designExperience with AWS servicesHigh level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervisionBenefits Include401K MatchingEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Health, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid holidays and Paid Time OffAbout 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. Around ARA you are equally likely to hear a conversation about Kubernetes clusters as you are a debate on merits of a reverse polish notation (RPN) calculator!While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) with matching program, benefits package which includes medical, dental vision, flex spending, telehealth services, company-paid life & disability insurance including paid maternity disability leave through our company-paid short-term disability benefit, domestic partner coverage, dependent care flex spending, daycare discounts, pet insurance, relocation opportunities, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development as well as flexible schedules. ARA also prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.QualificationsBEHAVIOURSEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMOTIVATIONSFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpJob Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safeAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEDUCATIONBachelors or better in Computer Science or related fieldEXPERIENCE2 years: Professional software development experienceJob SummaryRequisition Number: STAFF009737Job Category: Systems DevelopmentSchedule: Full-Time