Software Engineer Intern

About the role

Because of our work with the defense community, applicants must be U.S. citizens. ARA is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical national problems to improve our safety, security, and way of life. You will work with other developers and engineers to design and develop products for a diverse range of clients. As a member of our development team, you will work in an agile environment focused on delivering high-quality software to our clients. An internship is available for qualified undergraduate or graduate students studying towards a career in software development. The possibility of a transition to full-time employment is possible. ARA’s interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript
• Working with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Performing code analysis and review
• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
• Unit testing
• Documenting software functionality
• Providing software support after release

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or related field
• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of agile development methods
• Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of C#, Java, or JavaScript
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Experience (or relevant coursework) with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Understanding of responsive web design
• Experience (or relevant coursework) with AWS services

Required Behaviors

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