Front End Developer

The Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Front End Developer for a mission application to be deployed in security-compliant cloud environments. You will be a core member of the development team in helping to define, develop and deploy this vital cloud service for use in the Department of Defense. This system is deployed through web services and Docker containers deployed to Kubernetes clusters. Candidate will have a strong passion and background in software development and making quality production software at all stages of the software lifecycle, and able to take ownership of project execution.

As a primary contributor to our project team, your responsibilities will include (1) defining and implementing incremental improvements to deploy our current weapon effects software architecture (2) supporting project/product management tasking as required.

Your day-to-day tasks will include planning and executing the development of cloud-enabled web applications while helping to plan the evolution of the environment. In addition, activities include:

• Build great customer experiences by developing the web-UI front-end for a vital Department of Defense service.


• Grow technically by providing input and, at times, help develop the back-end system of this service.


• Collaborate with our customers, colleagues, and other ARA teams in defining and developing an integrated solution.


• Contribute to our high-engineering standards on the team through quality code and process consistency.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days in-office based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.

React Front End Developer Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship Required.


• BS in Computer Science (or related) with 5-7 years of relevant work experience.


• React or another significant front-end architecture (like Angular or Vue).


• Experience with automated testing, both in your development workflow and through enterprise CI/CD pipelines.


• Experience with API-based services and integrations.


• Experience with enterprise-level development practices and processes.


• True problem solver with a drive to find solutions to technical challenges.

React Front End Developer Preferences:

• Experience using GitLab services.


• MS in Computer Science (or related) with 3-5 years of relevant work experience.


• Experience deploying and integrating Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software into a cloud environment.


• Experience with ADA and Section 508 compliance.


• Experience working on US Government programs.

About Us:

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 more than 2,353 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. We believe in the importance of open and honest communication as well as work/life balance. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company.

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ARA is an EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran employer