Software Engineer-Mid Level

Applied Research Solutions•Beavercreek Township, OH

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a mid level Software Engineer to support our internal research programs. The Mid-Level Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications that support business and customer needs. This role works independently on well-defined features while collaborating closely with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. The engineer applies sound engineering principles, contributes to continuous improvement, and helps ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable systems. Why Work with us? Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3–5 years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go)
Experience building and maintaining production-grade applications
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, or service-oriented architectures
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with Azure
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD tools and automation
Knowledge of secure coding practices and performance optimization
Exposure to front-end frameworks or full-stack development

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and components in accordance with established standards and best practices
Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues
Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making
Develop and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Adhere to security, compliance, and data protection requirements
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Continuously learn new technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, or architectures
Other duties as assigned