Software Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking up to two full-time experienced mid-senior software engineers who want to join a high-paced, cutting edge program.

The ideal candidate will be eager to participate in a high visibility, technically challenging program, focused and dedicated to mission accomplishment.

You will play a pivotal role in testing and integration of a microservices based system.

Why Work with us ?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners.

We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work / life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include :

• Evaluate and integrate applications to satisfy user requirements
• Specifically, the candidate will be supporting an integration project focused on microservices
• Candidate receives software containers (and sometimes source code) from other vendors and integrates them together
• Use technical expertise to provide innovative solutions
• Support requirements analyses and software development as needed
• Follow formal development methodologies adhering to design specification, design techniques, standards and established development guidelines as needed
• Develop and maintain software technical documentation to assist in application maintenance and deployment
• Test software components for adherence to the user requirements
• Assist with the preparation of user and administrator documentation
• Adhere and support AGILE process-based development
• Expect at least 50% on site support
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements :

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an active SECRET clearance, TS with SCI eligibility is preferred
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
• Linux specifically RHEL but knowledge about other Linux distributions is acceptable, NO development is Windows
• Working knowledge of GitLab required
• Strongly desired experience with DevOps, CI / CD
• Must have experience with Kubernetes or containerization (Docker)
• Demonstrated strong skills in one or more of the following programming languages : C++, Java, Python, QT, MATLAB
• Strong Desire : Open Mission Systems (OMS), AFSIM, HPC, Micro Services architectures
• Demonstrated experience working groups, teams and IPTs.
• Ability to work efficiently on teams and also individually with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, communication, and attention to detail skills

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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)