Mid - Level Java Software Engineer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Mid - Level Java Software Engineer with Windows and Linux OS experience for a position developing and improving an existing weapon effects software architecture for advanced physics-based computational models deployed through standalone applications, web services, and Docker containers. This system is deployed for use in the Department of Defense. The candidate will have a strong passion and background in software development and making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle.

Mid - Level Java Software Engineer Responsibilities:

• Support the development of our system, including:
• Working on Agile teams to integrate M&S physics-based weapon effects models for Linux and Windows-based OS
• Working on all aspects of software development including discovery, design, coding, unit testing, vulnerability scanning, and documentation
• Resolving security-related and CVE defects in the architecture while deploying in a modern DevOps-driven pipeline
• Working directly with our customers, other contractors, and other ARA teams to cross-integrate capabilities

Mid - Level Java Software Engineer Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• BS in Computer Science (or a related degree) with a minimum of 5 years of work experience OR an MS degree with a minimum of 3 years of work
• Java and C++ programming skills for Linux and Windows Systems
• Experience with Linux OS, compiling code for Linux, and executing software on Linux systems
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile teams
• Experience with Eclipse/IntelliJ, Visual Studio, and JIRA
• Experience with automated testing, both in your development workflow and through CI/CD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active security clearance
• Experience with related DoD software systems and models
• Interest in data science, data analysis, data visualization, and mathematical algorithms
• Experience developing and deploying software to DoD IA requirements
• Knowledge of nuclear weapons effects and background in scientific programming
• Experience executing, debugging, and compiling verification and validation reports along with methodology reports for nuclear weapons effects models

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 1,700 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the ARA has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

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