Staff Software Engineer

at  Applied Research Associates Inc

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in a full-stack or back-end focused role.
• Strong proficiency in Spotify Backstage for front-end development or similar platforms.
• Expertise in Go/GoLang and TypeScript.
• Experience with React JS
• Extensive knowledge of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab, containerization with Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Proficient in Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Strong command of Git for version control.
• Software program management and documentation skills using Jira, Confluence, GitLab.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering or other IT-related field or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in a full-stack or back-end focused role.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Build and maintain user interfaces using Spotify Backstage for our internal developer portal.
• Write robust, maintainable code in Go/GoLang and TypeScript.
• Develop API integrations using Crossplane and similar control plane technologies.
• Collaborate on front-end development using React JS to build dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Ensure smooth integration and deployment with Docker containers and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Champion best practices in continuous integration and delivery.
• Use Python to automate tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Efficiently manage codebase with Git, ensuring best practices for collaboration and version control.
• Implement organizational best practices for mature and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps.
• Guide diverse development teams on Secure Software Development.