**Description** ARA is seeking a Technical 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. One backend/DevSecOps position 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. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Up to 40 hours/week (during summer) and reduced hours (20 to 30 hours/week) during the school year (dependent upon available work). ARA’s interns are valued members of the team, tasked with work that is critical to the success of our projects. **What We Do** Our software development projects involve: + Designing, developing, and debugging applications in C#, Java, or JavaScript + Frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue + Performing code analysis and review + Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces + Unit testing + Documenting software functionality + Software support after release **Basic Qualifications** + 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# or Java + Some knowledge (or relevant coursework) of cloud practices and providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc.) + Solid oral and written communication skills + Ability to work effectively in small team settings **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with relational databases like SQL Server or PostgreSQL + Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions + Familiarity of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. + Familiarity with Linux and Windows VMs and servers + Experience (or relevant coursework) with a frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue) + Cloud provider certification (ex AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Cloud Fundamentals, etc.) **Behaviors** **Required** + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group **Education** **Required** + Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or higher in Computer Science or related field **Qualifications** **Behaviors** **Required** + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)