Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Platforms

ARA Brand; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara in Raleigh, NC is looking for a Systems Development professional to support secure government cloud environments. You will work on bug fixes, enhancements, and develop user documentation while contributing to new mission services.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in a related field, active DoD clearance, and extensive experience in software development. Ara values passion and teamwork in its mission for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; green card holders are not eligible.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years relevant work experience with BS or 6+ years with MS.

Responsibilities

• Support secure government cloud environments through bug fixes and enhancements.
• Develop user guides, API and Swagger documentation.
• Support research and new mission services with event-driven architecture.

Skills

Technical leadership experience

Good oral & written communication skills

Team player mentality

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)

Experience with Scrum framework

Job description

Job Category: Systems Development

Requisition Number: SENIO009832

• Posted : May 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

You will support secure government cloud environments through bug fixes, enhancements, documentation development, and onboarding, while also contributing to new event‑driven mission services.

You will be working on a team that is supporting government cloud environments with bug fixes, enhancements, and optimizations. You will develop user guides, API and Swagger documentation and supporting onboarding of new users. In addition, you will support research and development of new mission services with an event-driven architecture. You will be part of our employee‑owned international research and engineering company. ARA is recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences, and you will be on this team.

Position Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible)
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• BS or higher in Computer science, IT, Engineering, Applied mathematics, or a closely related field
• 8+ years relevant work experience with BS
• 6+ years relevant work experience with MS
• Good oral & written communication skills
• Technical leadership experience
• Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team & department performance
• Willing to work on‑site 5 days a week at our Raleigh, NC location

Preferred Experience & Skills as a Software Engineer:

At our core, we value passion, a willingness to learn, and strong teamwork. We believe that with the right mindset, work ethic, and skills, you can thrive in this role.

While the qualifications listed above are important, the following experience can help you ramp up quickly and maximize your impact:

• Designing, developing, and deploying cloud‑native applications
• Implementing and managing event‑driven architecture
• Building secure software solutions with a focus on security best practices
• Design and implementation of User Interfaces (UI/UX)
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
• Practical experience and proficiency in software development using the Scrum framework
• Certified ScrumMaster recognized by the Scrum Alliance

Qualifications

Experience

Required

8 years:

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