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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.\nWhat You Will Do\nYou 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:\nDesigning, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript\nFrontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue\nPerforming code analysis and review\nDesigning and implementing graphical user interfaces\nUnit testing\nDocumenting software functionality\nSoftware support after release\nStaff Software Developer Required Technologies and Skills\nBA/BS in Computer Science or a related field\n2+ years of professional software development experience\nStrong troubleshooting and debugging skills\nExperience with agile development methods\nExperience with C# or Java\nExperience developing Microsoft .NET applications\nExperience with JavaScript\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nAbility to work effectively in small team settings\nLicenses & Certifications\nUS citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance \nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with relational databases and SQL\nExperience with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)\nSolid understanding of responsive web design\nExperience with AWS services\nHigh level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision\nBenefits Include\n401K Matching\nEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nPaid holidays and Paid Time Off\nAbout Us:\nApplied 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!\nWhile 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. 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