Software Engineer

Software Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ Employment Type: Contract Industry: Defense Compensation: $67.07/ hour About the Opportunity: We're seeking a Software Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting the Titan Program in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you'll help develop mission-critical software solutions that support key defense initiatives and provide direct impact to the U.S. Warfighter in a highly innovative engineering environment. Why You'll Love Working Here: Contribute to meaningful, mission-driven technology programs supporting national security Collaborative and innovative engineering culture focused on growth and continuous learning Opportunity to work alongside award-winning technical teams using modern development tools and technologies Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This is an opportunity to work on advanced software systems that directly support critical defense missions. You'll gain exposure to modern development environments, emerging technologies, and complex engineering challenges while building your technical career. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Develop and support software solutions for mission-critical defense applications Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle Participate in software design, development, testing, debugging, and integration activities Utilize modern development tools and environments to support enterprise software applications Contribute to technical problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics, or related technical field 2+ years of software engineering or software development experience OR Master's degree plus 6+ months of related experience 1+ years of experience with Java software development 1+ years of experience using Maven build tools and development IDEs such as VSCode 1+ years of experience developing or supporting RESTful interfaces and APIs 1+ years of experience working within enterprise software or AWS development environments 1+ years of experience using source control and collaboration tools such as GitLab What Sets You Apart: Agile development experience Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and development processes Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies to solve complex problems Comfortable providing technical leadership and collaborating across teams Interest in applying AI technologies to improve efficiency and innovation Strong communication skills and commitment to professional development Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen Position is fully onsite in Scottsdale, AZ Flexible 9/80 work schedule available Overtime may be required based on project needs In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Active Top Secret Clearance After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.