Staff Software Engineer 1

ARA•Baton Rouge, LA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

ARA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be part of their team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company is a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering firm dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve safety, security, and quality of life. The successful candidate will collaborate with other developers and engineers to design and develop products for a diverse range of clients. As a member of the development team, the engineer will operate within an agile environment, focusing on delivering high-quality software. This role involves being a key member supporting multiple teams in developing enterprise technologies to aid real-world operations for the Navy and military communities. Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company founded in 1979, known for providing technically superior solutions in physical sciences. With over 2,200 professionals across offices in the U.S. and Canada, ARA offers expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The company prides itself on a challenging culture that fosters innovation and experimentation, valuing employees as their greatest assets and providing them with tools, training, and opportunities to act as owners.

Requirements

BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field
2+ years of professional software development experience
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
Experience with agile development methods
Experience with C# or Java
Experience developing Microsoft .NET applications
Experience with JavaScript
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively in small team settings
US citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
Experience with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
Solid understanding of responsive web design
Experience with AWS services
High level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript
Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Performing code analysis and review
Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
Unit testing
Documenting software functionality
Software support after release

Benefits

401K Matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Competitive salary
Flexible Spending Account
Telehealth services
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid disability insurance
Paid maternity disability leave through 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
Flexible schedules
Challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm