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The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Software Developer to join a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing web interfaces to chemical and biological (CB) sensors, warning and reporting systems, and modeling and simulation tools in support of the Department of Defense. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a rapidly changing environment where the technologies and systems to integrate are always evolving and is focused on the end user experience. Much of the software development will take place in small, decentralized teams requiring close communication with other developers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders. Representative tasks may include building interactive visualizations and dashboards for sensor analytics, user interfaces, and coupling interfaces to background services with new sensor systems and physics-based models. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 5-7 years of software development experience in industry.
Candidates must be located within or willing to relocate to the National Capital Region. Hybrid work is permissible depending on the evolving project requirements.

The Software Developer may be required to:

• Build great customer experiences by developing the web-UI front-end for a vital Department of Defense service
• Develop web interfaces to support operational decision making
• Deploy software on secure or standalone networks in accordance with Department of Defense requirements
• Support testing, evaluation, and demonstrations of software and related tools in unclassified and classified environments
• Take on new challenges and learn skills to enhance software performance in previously unanticipated ways

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
• Must have 2-6 years of experience
• Strong C++ and Java development skills
• Experience developing java web interfaces
• Hands on experience with Git version control and JIRA ticketing system
• Experience deploying code with Kubernetes services
• Experience working in a team-oriented Agile development environment
• Must be a US citizen
• US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret security clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous support to the Department of Defense
• Advanced degree (MS) in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field
• Experience developing and deploying software to meet Department of Defense security requirements
• Experience with Fortran or C#
• Experience with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK)
• Experience developing virtual reality applications
• Experience with Microservices

EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 5 - 7 years: Relevant work experience

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field

Please refer the Job description for details