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STR

Defense, intelligence, homeland security R&D contractor

Software Developer - Business Applications & Analytics

Backend EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$111k - $145kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • At least 2 years of professional software development experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and experience with one or more additional programming languages, such as C++ or Java.
  • Experience using AI-assisted software development tools and coding agents, such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, or similar technologies.
  • Experience developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions intended for reliable enterprise use.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman.
  • Experience with Git-based source control, CI/CD tools such as GitLab, and automated build and deployment pipelines.
  • Working knowledge of Linux environments and basic system administration.
  • Understanding of IT cybersecurity fundamentals and secure software development practices.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently investigate and resolve technical challenges.
  • Ability to manage multiple development and support priorities in an organized and detail-oriented manner.
  • Communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Business Analytics, Business Applications, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Develop product roadmaps, prioritize and maintain feature backlogs, and communicate progress to project stakeholders.
  • Design, develop, and test software applications, tools, integrations, APIs, and automated workflows that support enterprise business operations, including STR's enterprise data warehouse and associated data processing capabilities.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools and coding agents to accelerate software development, testing, and maintenance.
  • Deploy and maintain containerized applications, such as those using Docker or Podman, with CI/CD pipelines, source control, and automated testing to ensure reliable software delivery.
  • Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions meet technical, infrastructure, and security requirements.
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing applications, scripts, integrations, and automation tools; provide ongoing operational support and technical documentation.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to software development practices, system reliability, and enterprise capabilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing software tools and integrations supporting enterprise resource planning (ERP), financial, HR, or other business applications.
  • Experience with SQL, relational databases, data engineering, ETL/ELT pipelines, or data warehouse technologies.
  • Experience developing REST APIs, web applications, or internal business tools.
  • Familiarity with Power BI, business intelligence platforms, or analytical data environments.
  • Experience developing AI-enabled applications, including large language model integrations, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agent-based workflows.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation, application monitoring, logging, and operational support.
  • Familiarity with software development practices in regulated or security-conscious environments.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams supporting enterprise business transformation or process improvement initiatives.
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government contracting organizations.

About the Company

STR

Defense, intelligence, homeland security R&D contractor

STR is an employee-owned technology firm serving national security agencies with R&D, software development, and integration under large federal contracts. Its three core areas are Analytics & C2, Cybersecurity, and Sensors, delivering AI-driven decision support, digital twins of embedded systems, and software-defined RF/acoustic hardware for multi-domain operations. Notable projects include DARPA's JAWS, AI for swarming drones, and sonar spoofing DSP, showing deep defense-domain focus. Its goal is to provide deployable technologies that enhance joint all-domain operations and situational awareness, while exploring commercial uses like automated medical imaging.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$283M
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Founded
2010

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