Staff Software Engineer 1

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Baton Rouge, LA • 1w ago

Salary Range: $79164.80 USD to $131934.40 USD

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:

Designing, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript

Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue

Performing code analysis and review

Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces

Unit testing

Documenting 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

Experience developing Microsoft .NET applications

Experience with JavaScript

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 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,200 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. Around ARA you are equally likely to hear a conversation about Kubernetes clusters as you are a debate on merits of a reverse polish notation (RPN) calculator!

While this is all of the Year One and Beyond stuff, Day One is highly impressive too. These are things like our competitive salary, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) with matching program, benefits package which includes medical, dental vision, flex spending, telehealth services, company-paid life & disability insurance including paid maternity disability leave through our company-paid short-term disability benefit, domestic partner coverage, dependent care flex spending, daycare discounts, pet insurance, relocation opportunities, floating holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development as well as flexible schedules. 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Computer Science

Experience

Required

2 years: Professional software development experience

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Similar Jobs

Senior UI/UX Designer (Remote)

GovCIO • Baton Rouge, LA • 4h ago

IT & Engineering

United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Information Technology Overview GovCIO is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer (Web Developer III) to lead UX strategy, design execution, and research-driven improvements ac...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Associate Software Engineer

Highmark Health • Baton Rouge, LA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Company : enGen Job Description : JOB SUMMARY CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements) This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team responsible for building scalable soft...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Business Process Analyst in Louisiana

General Dynamics Information Technology • Baton Rouge, LA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Req ID: RQ219283 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Process and Operational Efficiency Skills: Collaboration,Problem Solving,Requirem...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Cloud Platform Software Developer in Louisiana

General Dynamics Information Technology • Baton Rouge, LA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Req ID: RQ218457 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Software Engineering Skills: Agile Methodology,Cloud Platform,Software S...

1d ago

Go to Apply

.Net Developer

CAI • Baton Rouge, LA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

.Net Developer Req number: R7636 Employment @type: Full time Worksite flexibility: Remote Who we are CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Data Scientist - Growth AI

Humana • Baton Rouge, LA • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Become a part of our caring community The Senior Data Scientist drives impactful AI and analytics projects that support business growth and operational excellence. You will develop both ad-hoc and production-ready AI app...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Software Engineer

Pearson • Baton Rouge, LA • 2d ago

IT & Engineering

Senior Software Engineer The Role This Senior Software Engineer leads and works as an individual contributor in a software development team in the implementation and design of software solutions for complex and difficult...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Mechanical Engineer 4

CDM Smith • Baton Rouge, LA • 2d ago

IT & Engineering

44569BR Requisition ID: 44569BR Business Unit: TSU Job Description: At CDM Smith, we're committed to connecting you with work that inspires and challenges you. Our employees collaborate on meaningful projects that enhanc...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Front End Developer (Remote)

GovCIO • Baton Rouge, LA • 3d ago

IT & Engineering

United States Suitability/Public Trust Fully remote Information Technology Overview GovCIO is currently hiring a Sr. Front End Developer to support of our growing Digital Services development portfolio. The position is r...

3d ago

Go to Apply

AI Engineer

Eliassen Group • Baton Rouge, LA • 3d ago

IT & Engineering

AI Engineer Anywhere Type: Contract Category: Engineer Industry: Technology Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -042026-106565 Date Posted: 04/23/2026 Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/ayXKvA Description Recommen...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)