Mid-Level Software Engineer

If you are looking for a career as a software engineer working in a cloud-based environment, and you are interested in designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance, then our Software Enterprise 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 be an accomplished software engineer interested in everything cloud. If you enjoy variety and working with cutting-edge technologies, then this position is for you. You will be involved in all stages of the lifecycle and serve as a member of our software and cloud team responsible for designing and developing a variety of different types of solutions across multiple projects. These solutions may include some combinations of cloud computing infrastructure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. As a valued contributor to our team your responsibilities will include:

1. Collaborative brainstorming and problem-solving to define requirements, objectives, and potential solutions;
2. Developing and testing solutions from inception to deployment in the intelligence and defense communities;
3. Testing and maturing your solutions with new ideas and customer feedback as part of an agile team.

The opportunity for career advancement and continued learning at ARA goes beyond project work. We strive to identify cross-training 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 opportunities for personal growth.

Mid-level Software Engineer Position Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• 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)
• BS or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a closely related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience OR MS with 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Relocation to Raleigh, NC or San Antonio, TX; this position involves minimal travel for collaboration with customers and partners
• Willing to work on-site as needed in Raleigh, NC or San Antonio, TX; this position includes some work not able to be performed remotely

Mid-level Software Engineer Preferences

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Experience with infrastructure automation (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Salt)
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Python, Go, Rust, Java, C++, etc.)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Who is ARA?

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 2,042 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.

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