Junior Software Developer

ARA Career • Fort Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Software Developer to support a multi‑disciplinary team delivering software across the DoD mission space. The developer will work in Agile teams to scope requirements, implement front‑end and back‑end features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Clear, organized documentation and collaboration with customers and stakeholders are essential. The Junior Software Developer supports the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations that address real‑world operational needs and capability gaps for government customers. Working within a team‑based Agile environment, the developer collaborates closely with government leads to refine requirements and acceptance criteria. Responsibilities include implementing features using HTML, CSS, Angular, and Python, adapting shared components, and maintaining code in remote git repositories. The developer participates in scoping relevant datasets and platforms, producing wireframes and mockups, iterating through development/testing cycles, and incorporating user feedback. They support deployment of solutions to cloud, local, and edge environments and assist with preparing documentation, product updates, and backlog inputs.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/software engineering or similar with 2+ years’ experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ years’ experience.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, Golang)
• Proficiency in Python and modern web languages (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) as well as common frameworks (Angular, Vue, React)
• Familiarity with Agile, git source control management, CI/CD processes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to write clearly and produce documentation, user guides, software requirements, and training materials.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud service offerings (AWS, Azure, GCE)
• Familiarity with containerized software deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Familiarity with SharePoint site design, management, and development
• Familiarity with modern SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB)

Responsibilities

• scope requirements
• implement front‑end and back‑end features
• support secure deployments to DoD environments
• implementing features using HTML, CSS, Angular, and Python
• adapting shared components
• maintaining code in remote git repositories
• scoping relevant datasets and platforms
• producing wireframes and mockups
• iterating through development/testing cycles
• incorporating user feedback
• support deployment of solutions to cloud, local, and edge environments
• assisting with preparing documentation, product updates, and backlog inputs

Benefits

• employees are our greatest assets
• employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels
• ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners
• Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees