Senior Application Developer

CITY: Arlington

Are you highly motivated, have a strong background in computer science, and enjoy solving difficult problems? Do you want to help grow a small group into something special? Would you look forward to working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary research environment that requires collaboration as well as the ability to work independently? Are you interested in working for a company that values dedication in the workplace, and appreciates the importance of creating an optimal work-life balance? If this sounds like your next job, we would like to talk with you about joining the Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments Division of ARA.

ARA’s Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments Division (AMA) is seeking a Senior Application Developer to tackle tough problems and help the group grow into new and exciting businesses. The successful candidate will work with all levels of staff to develop software packages for desktop and web, work with management to seek out new opportunities for the group, and mentor junior staff to bring out the best in them.

A background in science or engineering is a must. The successful candidate will support all aspects of software development including design, implementation, and delivery. Software projects can range in size, from simple computational calculators to large, integrated modeling packages and web applications. The candidate will work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment. The candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in some projects including the design of software, a delegation of work to staff, and interfacing with clients on a routine basis. Additionally, they will bring marketing capability to the group to help grow the client base by extending existing tools, helping write proposals, and working across ARA to collaborate on new and exciting opportunities. You should enjoy collaborating with technical teams and be comfortable interacting directly with clients. Experience across a wide range of software languages and applications will suit the candidate well. The candidate should be independent, self-motivated, and eager to learn new skills. 

This position is open for remote work. 

• Work with teams to guide development of complex software from cradle to grave

• Develop mathematical/computational modeling software using a scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, R) and a compiled language (e.g., C, C++, Java)

• Work with clients to give them updates, work on new features, and manage expectations

• Work with senior developers within a collaborative team environment and support cross-functional product development

• Work with your group leader to grow work and client base

• Work with junior staff to improve their programming skills

• Due to the work you’ll perform, you must be a US citizen and 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)

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or related field along with 7-9 years of relevant work experience 

• Demonstrated proficiency in application development

• Demonstrated capability in working with clients

• Demonstrated capability to mentor junior staff

• Willingness to learn new technologies as needed

• Active DoD security clearance is a strong plus

• Experience managing projects including system design, implementation, and delivery

• Experience working with junior staff

• Experience presenting software to clients including live demos

• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

• Marketing experience a plus

• Experience with software configuration management is a plus

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 1,500 professionals and continue to grow. ARA 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 ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. 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 Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

• 7 - 9 years: Relevant Work Experience

• Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)