Backend Staff Software Engineer 1 - Baton Rouge, United States - ARA

Description

ARA is seeking a Staff Backend 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#, C++, or JavaContainerizing applications using technologies like Docker and Docker ComposeDevOps responsibilities including:Deploying to AWS environments using ECS / EKSBuilding and debugging AWS artifactsImplementing Nginx for load balancing and reverse proxyingPerforming extensive code analysis and reviewDesigning and implementing graphical user interfacesDesigning and implementing Clean Architecture patterns when developing .NET applications for WPF and RESTful APIsArchitecting application database designsDesigning cloud architecture schematicsDesigning system architecture schematicsDocumenting software functionalitySoftware support after releaseStaff Software Developer Required Technologies and SkillsBA/BS in Computer Science or a related field3+ years of professional software development experienceStrong troubleshooting and debugging skillsExperience with agile development methodsExperience with C#, Java, or C++Experience developing Microsoft .

NET applicationsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively in small team settingsLicenses & CertificationsUS citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearancePreferred QualificationsAdvanced Understanding of relational databases and SQLExperience with serverless cloud DevOps (AWS / Azure)

Experience with server DevOps (EC2, VMs)Advanced understanding of Windows and Linux operating systemsExperience 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 supervision.

Benefits 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 2,000 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) calculatorWhile this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too.

These are things like our competitive salary (DOE), 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 with remote/work from home options.

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.
ARA is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace. In % of our new employees voluntarily self-identified as protected veterans. (Source-AAP EOY 2018 Veterans Data Collection Report).

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.

We seek colleagues who will contribute to the unique culture that makes ARA such a great place to work.

For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at Behaviors:

Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:
Works well as a member of a groupRequired EducationBachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field

Required Experience3-5 years:

Software development and computer programming3-5 years: Programming in C# and/or JavaEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe 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.

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