Software Engineer Developer; Mid-level

We are seeking a Software Engineer Developer to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems supporting mission‑critical platform services in a government contracting environment. This role focuses on building cloud‑native applications, implementing microservices architecture, and contributing to scalable backend services that meet DoD compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams while growing their expertise in distributed systems and secure software development practices.

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.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance scalable, efficient, and secure code for web applications and backend services in Azure cloud environments
• Build reliable systems that support high load and mission‑critical workloads with focus on performance and stability
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in distributed and multi‑threaded environments, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Implement microservices using containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and work with service communication patterns (REST APIs, message queues, event‑driven systems)
• Write clean, well‑documented, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality
• Develop and execute comprehensive testing including unit tests, integration tests, smoke testing, and regression testing
• Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results thoroughly
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Dev Ops, architecture, senior engineers, and project management to implement new features and enhancements
• Resolve software problems by analyzing issues, debugging code, and implementing appropriate fixes
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute ideas for system design improvements
• Optimize existing applications for improved speed, scalability, and efficiency
• Work with senior engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into working solutions
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be US Citizen
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of professional software development experience
• Cloud Platforms:
  Experience with Azure cloud services and development; AWS experience is a plus
• Programming:
  Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar)
• Microservices & Containers:
  Working knowledge of microservices architecture and hands‑on experience with Docker;
  Kubernetes exposure preferred
• APIs & Integration:
  Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with message queues or event‑driven architectures is a plus
• Development Practices:
  Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and software development lifecycle
• Testing:
  Experience writing automated tests and performing various testing methodologies
• Problem‑Solving:
  Demonstrated ability to debug complex issues and implement effective solutions
• Security:
  Knowledge of secure coding practices and awareness of software security principles
• Collaboration:
  
  Strong teamwork skills with ability to work effectively in cross‑functional environments

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