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Senior Software Engineer 1

Company: Applied Research Associates
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

Description
Applied Research Associates has an exciting opportunity for you! As a Senior Software Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for developing technology critical to the success of our projects as well as national security.
The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a person to fill the position of Senior Software Engineer. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and computer scientists developing simulation tool technologies to support real-world planning operations for the Department of Defense. You'll become familiar with unique research areas such as weapons effects, weaponeering, and anti-terrorism tactics. Our technology stack evolves over the years, but the main skills we use today include modern C++ and C#. Our infrastructure tools include git, Microsoft Visual Studio, Atlassian tools, and TeamCity. At the end of the day, we try to find the best way to deliver useful products to our end users. The teams retain a mindset that is open to change and improvement.
This position requires a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field, in addition to 10+ years of software development experience. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the C++and/or C# programming languages. Applicants should also have experience developing Microsoft .Net applications using Microsoft Visual Studio. In addition, familiarity with desktop application development, event-driven and object-oriented programming design, 3-D visualization, and SQLite databases is highly desirable.
Responsibilities :



  • Designing, coding, and debugging applications in C++ and/or 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.


  • Working in agile team environment attending daily scrums, participating in backlog refinement, sprint planning and other agile processes.


    The candidate is expected to develop new features or methodologies by working alongside modelers and scientists as well as modify existing modeling and simulation software tools. Candidates must work in an agile team environment focused on delivering quality applications.
    Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for obtaining a DoD Security Clearance.
    To apply, go to http://careers.ara.com
    Required Qualifications:


    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with at least 10 year's employment experience in software development and computer programming


    • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field with at least 8 years' employment experience in software development and computer programming


    • Demonstrated proficiency programming in C++ and/or C#.


    • Independent and self-motivated


    • Prior project management or supervisory experience


    • 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.


      Preferred Qualifications:


      • Experience with the following specific topics are considered strong pluses


      • Experience with software configuration management tools (SVN, Git)


      • Experience with Visual Studio development platform.


      • Experience with Agile Processes.


      • Experience with SQLite or other databases.


      • Active DoD security clearance


        Qualifications
        Behaviors
        Required


        • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject


        • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them


        • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject


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


          Motivations
          Required


          • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


          • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks


          • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business


          • 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

            • Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Engineering

              Preferred

              • Masters or better in Computer Engineering

                Experience
                Required

                • 8-10 years: Relevant work experience

                  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
                  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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