Full-Stack Software Engineer

Join ARA's Orlando group as a software engineer and contribute to impactful, mission-critical projects for the military and defense community. You’ll be part of a collaborative team designing, developing, and deploying software solutions from concept through operations.

We’re looking for a candidate with a strong passion for building high-quality production software across the development lifecycle. In this role, you’ll work closely with other engineers, leveraging teamwork and communication skills to tackle core challenges.

At ARA, we prioritize career growth, cross-training, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in R&D efforts, contribute fresh ideas, and shape your level of autonomy on a daily basis, all within a supportive environment that promotes technical and personal development.

Full-Stack Software Engineer Requirements:

     * US Citizenship required.

     * Eligibility for US Security Clearance (selected applicants will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment).

     * Education: Bachelor's degree with 2–4 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree with 0–2 years of work experience.

     * Skills: Team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.

     * Location: Relocation to Orlando, FL, is required; this position may involve minimal travel for collaboration with customers and partners.

     * Work Environment: Hybrid working schedule, with a blend of in-office and remote work days each week.

Full-Stack Software Engineer Preferences:

     * Proficiency in front-end frameworks and languages: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and CSS.

     * Experience with back-end and database technologies: E.g., PostgreSQL, Node.js, and GraphQL.

     * Proficiency with at least one programming languages: E.g., C++, Go, Python

     * Experience with modern web application development: E.g., Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.

If this is the perfect job for you please apply online at https://www.ara.com/job-search today!

Who is ARA?  

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,279 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our 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.  

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.  

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/ 

    Experience

Required

     * 2 - 4 years: Relevant Work Experience

    Education

Required

     * Bachelors or better

Preferred

     * Masters or better

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)