Journeyman Software Dev: Front/Back End & Cloud

ARA Brand; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a Journeyman Software Developer to join a DoD-focused team delivering data analysis tools, visualizations, and collaboration systems.

You’ll work in Agile teams, scope requirements, implement front-end and back-end features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Responsibilities include developing with HTML/CSS/JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, React), maintaining code in remote git repos, and guiding requirements with government

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Active SECRET clearance or higher with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/software engineering or similar with 5+ years’ experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, Golang).
• Strong proficiency in Python and modern web languages (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) as well as common frameworks (Angular, Vue, React).
• Experience in developing software using AI-assisted development tools, including coding, debugging, and testing.
• Proficiency with cloud service offerings (AWS, Azure, GCE).
• Proficiency with containerized software deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Proficiency with SharePoint site design, management, and development.
• Proficiency with Agile, git source control management, CI/CD processes.
• Ability to write clearly and produce documentation, user guides, software requirements, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations for government customers.
• Take a leadership position within a team-based Agile environment and refine requirements with government leads.
• Implement features using HTML, CSS, Angular, and Python; adapt shared components and maintain code in remote git repositories.
• Scope relevant datasets and platforms, produce wireframes and mockups, and iterate through development/testing cycles.
• Support deployment of solutions to cloud, local, and edge environments and assist with documentation, product updates, and backlog inputs.

Skills

Java

Python

Golang

HTML/CSS/JS

Angular

Vue

React

CI/CD

Git

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/software engineering

Master’s degree in computer science/software engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

SharePoint

CI/CD tools

Git

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a Journeyman Software Developer to join a DoD-focused team delivering data analysis tools, visualizations, and collaboration systems.

You’ll work in Agile teams, scope requirements, implement front-end and back-end features, and support secure deployments to DoD environments. Responsibilities include developing with HTML/CSS/JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, React), maintaining code in remote git repos, and guiding requirements with government