Senior Software Developer

ARA Career•Fort Belvoir, VA

About The Position

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Software Developer to lead a multiâdisciplinary team delivering software across the DoD mission space. The developer will work in Agile teams to scope requirements, implement frontâend and backâend features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Clear, organized documentation and collaboration with customers and stakeholders are essential. The Senior Software Developer supports the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations that address realâworld operational needs and capability gaps for government customers. Leading a teamâbased Agile environment, the senior 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. This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected in January 2027.

Requirements

Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/software engineering or similar with 8+ years’ experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years’ experience.
Experience leading Agile teams, prioritizing backlogs, managing work in progress, and continuous improvement.
Experience in project management, coordinating with customers, and establishing scope, budget, and timelines for milestones and product releases.
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, Golang).
Strong proficiency in Python and modern web languages (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) as well as common frameworks (Angular, Vue, React).
Strong proficiency with cloud service offerings (AWS, Azure, GCE).
Strong proficiency with containerized software deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
Experience in developing software using AI-assisted development tools, including coding, debugging, and testing.
Experience in secure software design, APIs, and integrated open systems.
Proficiency with SharePoint site design, management, and development.
Strong proficiency with Agile, git source control management, CI/CD processes.
Proficiency with modern SQL and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB).
Ability to write clearly and produce documentation, user guides, software requirements, and training materials.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Section 508 Compliance and associated testing.

Responsibilities

Lead a multiâdisciplinary team delivering software across the DoD mission space.
Work in Agile teams to scope requirements.
Implement frontâend and backâend features.
Support secure deployments to DoD environments.
Support the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations.
Refine requirements and acceptance criteria.
Implement features using HTML, CSS, Angular, and Python.
Adapt shared components.
Maintain code in remote git repositories.
Participate in scoping relevant datasets and platforms.
Produce wireframes and mockups.
Iterate through development/testing cycles.
Incorporate user feedback.
Support deployment of solutions to cloud, local, and edge environments.
Assist with preparing documentation, product updates, and backlog inputs.

Benefits

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).

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