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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Research Solutions
- **Location:** Bedford, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Code Comments, Usage Tracking, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1013ARSS/JobBoard/d7bd66ed-d867-48a4-879e-5b0f95b51ad5/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=093ddb80-f3d3-4053-9ac9-670fa51957af

## About the Role

* Must be a US citizen
 * Top Secret Security Clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
 * 10+ years of experience creating, debugging, patching, and maintaining software and/or applications
 * Knowledgeable in multiple programming languages to include Python, Java, JavaScript, and C languages
 * Ability to Integrate with other organizations/teams
 * Ability to develop a highly effective working relationship with the customer., * Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
 * 12+ years of experience with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems development
 * 5+ years in multiple programming languages to include Python, Java, JavaScript, and C languages is preferred
 * Experience working and incorporating Agile Scrum development methodology

The expected annual salary range: $160k - $180k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key 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.

## Description

The individual shall be able to:

 * Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
 * Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
 * Preparing and installing solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
 * Improving operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
 * Obtaining and licensing software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, testing, and approving products.
 * Providing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
 * Accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
 * Developing software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, and following the software development life cycle.
 * Plan and or implement agile acquisition/SW development techniques.
 * Plan and or implement DevOps processes and techniques for Cloud and non-cloud applications.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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