Staff Software Engineer 1

Ara; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 79,164 - 131,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

A scientific research and engineering company seeks a Staff Software Engineer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role involves working on enterprise technologies for the Navy and military, with responsibilities including designing user interfaces and performing code reviews. Candidates need a BA/BS in Computer Science, 2+ years of software development experience, and strong troubleshooting skills. The position includes competitive salaried benefits such as 401K matching, health insurance, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with responsive web design.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise technologies for the Navy and military communities.
• Design and implement graphical user interfaces.
• Perform code analysis and review.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills

Experience with agile development methods

Ability to work effectively in small team settings

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience with C# or Java

Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Relational databases and SQL

AWS services

Job description

Salary Range

• $79,164.80 USD to $131,934.40 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Because of our work with the defense community, applicants must be U.S. citizens.

ARA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be part of our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are a 100% employee‑owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. You will work with other developers and engineers to design and develop products for a diverse range of clients. As a member of our development team, you will work in an agile environment focused on delivering high‑quality software to our clients.

What You Will Do

You will be a key member of ARA supporting multiple teams developing enterprise technologies to aid real‑world operations for the Navy and military communities. As a valued member of our team your responsibilities will include:

• Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Perform code analysis and review
• Design and implement graphical user interfaces
• Unit testing
• Document software functionality
• Software support after release

Staff Software Developer Required Technologies and Skills

• BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Experience with agile development methods
• Experience with C# or Java
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings

Licenses & Certifications

• US citizen with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Solid understanding of responsive web design
• Experience with AWS services
• High level of self‑initiative and self‑motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Benefits Include

• 401K Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off

About Us

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 and employ over 2,200 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada covering defense, civil, health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA offers a competitive salary, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) matching, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, telehealth, life and disability insurance, maternity leave, domestic partner coverage, dependent care, pet insurance, relocation opportunities, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and flexible schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.