Junior Software Developer: Java/C++

Looking for a career in an industry focused on designing, developing and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance? ARA’s Raleigh, NC division has an exciting, fulfilling opportunity. ARA is seeking a junior candidate for a position developing advanced scientific and engineering software for DoD applications. Candidate will have a strong passion and background in making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle.

ARA’s Raleigh, NC division is seeking a junior candidate for a position developing advanced scientific and engineering software for DoD applications. Candidate will have a strong passion and background in making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle. As a valued contributor to our software team your responsibilities will include (1) collaborative brainstorming and problem solving to define requirements, objectives and potential solutions; (2) develop and test software from inception to deployment in the intelligence and defense communities; and (3), testing and maturing software with new ideas and customer feedback as part of an agile team.

The opportunity for career advancement and continued learning at ARA does not stop there. We strive to identify cross-train opportunities and encourage staff to become involved in upcoming R&D efforts as well as interject new ideas into our longstanding operational programs. At ARA, we foster an environment where technical staff are empowered to research and develop their own ideas –with resources and support from a strong internal technical team and external partners. You can expect day to day to have flexibility in choosing the level of autonomy suited to you, while at the same time enjoying a challenging technical career with great opportunity for personal growth.

Due to the nature of work, qualified candidates must be U.S. Citizens. Due to the work you’ll perform and interactions with intelligence community and DoD programs you will need to be eligible to apply for and hold a US security clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment). However, if you have held an Active Secret clearance within the last two years we want to talk to you!

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and integrating Java-based applications and building web-based GUI applications to execute and display results based on existing Java and C++ scientific and engineering models. Additionally, applicant will work to establish and improve upon an innovative net-centric J2EE-based distributed calculation system.

If you can accomplish the above, you’ve got what it takes. However, you need a BS in Computer Science with 1-2 years in C++ a/o Java work experience, or MS with 1 years’ experience, along with 3.0 GPA for either degree. Applicant needs expertise in Eclipse and Visual Studio (1-2 years). 

Standout candidates will have a desire, if not experience in, DoD modeling and simulation technology, mathematical skills, working with military personnel/operations. Experience using SubVersion and Git Configuration Management tools will put candidate at an advantage.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,100 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary (DOE), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), benefits package, relocation opportunities, and a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels.

ARA is passionate about inclusion and diversity in our workplace, in 2018 40% of our new employees voluntarily self-identified as protected veterans. (Source-AAP EOY 2018 Veterans Data Collection Report). Additionally Southeast Division has its own Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women in order to maximize career and professional accomplishments. Our division is also very socially oriented with activities for our employees ranging from attending a local baseball game in the summer to monthly get-togethers, board game lunches, holiday party, corn hole tournaments and so on! For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.