Junior Software Developer - C++/Qt, DoD Clearance Eligible

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Southwest Division is seeking a Junior Software Developer to contribute to simulation tool technologies used for real-world planning operations for the DoD.

The role emphasizes C++, Qt, CMake, and Python, with an agile team environment and collaboration with modelers and scientists. The ideal candidate has a BS in Computer Science/Engineering and 0-2 years of software development experience, plus knowledge of C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio; DoD clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 0-2 years’ employment experience in software development and computer programming
• Demonstrated proficiency programming in C++
• Independent and self-motivated
• Excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Designing, coding, and debugging applications in C++.
• Performing software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, and software review.
• Performing object-oriented design and analysis (OOA and OOD).
• Implementing new graphical user interfaces and visualization.
• Software testing and quality assurance.
• Supporting, maintaining, and documenting software functionality.
• Software support/bug fixes.
• Developing new features or methodologies with modelers and scientists.
• Working in an agile team environment.

Skills

C++ programming

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

SVN

Visual Studio

CMake

Qt

Web/SQLite

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Southwest Division is seeking a Junior Software Developer to contribute to simulation tool technologies used for real-world planning operations for the DoD.

The role emphasizes C++, Qt, CMake, and Python, with an agile team environment and collaboration with modelers and scientists. The ideal candidate has a BS in Computer Science/Engineering and 0-2 years of software development experience, plus knowledge of C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio; DoD clearance