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Sr. Software Specialist

AAR Corp. and Careers
Wood Dale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Sr. Software Specialist - 17826

Description


The Sr. Software Specialist will work as the member of a team that designs, develops, tests, troubleshoots, and supports UI and API features for web and mobile applications using technologies such as Angular, Node.JS, TypeScript, React, and Java (SpringBoot). This role can include but is not limited to creating new web and mobile applications, creating new APIs/orchestrations, and troubleshooting, supporting, and enhancing existing APIs/orchestrations, web, and mobile applications.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Develop and test web and mobile applications using Angular, TypeScript, Node.js
  • Develop and test APIs and/or API orchestrations using Java (SpringBoot)
  • Work with web service and database development teams
  • Follow and help implement change management, source code management, CI/CD practices, and support DevOps initiatives
  • Participate in all the steps in the software development life cycle to create and modify software, following Agile methodologies
  • Ensure well-written, testable, and high-quality code is produced
  • Peer review code written by other developers
  • Perform testing of code/projects to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness to achieve desired results
  • Resolve issues affecting project scope, quality, effort, risk, and timeline
  • Support business and product management teams to design, build, and maintain a robust platform
  • Support the evaluation of emerging technologies and usage of platform components
  • Work independently as part of an Agile SCRUM team, balancing the need for rapid delivery with the sustainability of developed applications
  • Ensure success of application performance by coding to best practices, meeting enterprise-class non-functional requirements such as performance, availability, and scalability


Qualifications


What you need to be successful in the role:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2 years’ work experience with JavaScript and relevant software development frameworks
  • 2 years’ work experience with Java building backend/API systems
  • Experience with HTML/CSS (SCSS)
  • Experience with browser, mobile and server JavaScript runtime environments (Node 8 , NVM)
  • Experience with browser, mobile and server JavaScript frameworks (Angular2 , TypeScript)
  • Experience with Zshell (Bash)
  • Familiar with Azure App Services and related Azure components
  • Familiar with OpenID connect
  • Familiar with REST/JSON technologies
  • Familiar with Git source control – e.g. BitBucket, Azure DevOps, or Github
  • Awareness of Service Oriented Architecture and use of cloud-based, software-defined infrastructure
  • Detail oriented and able to follow written and verbal direction
  • Team oriented, action oriented, self-motivated, and delivery focused
  • Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking
  • Strong communication and troubleshooting skills


ADDITIONAL POSITIVES FOR THE POSITION:

  • Experience and enthusiasm for aviation
  • Experience with Java Spring Boot for building web-facing APIs
  • Experience with Angular Forms, Material-UI, Docker, Sendgrid
  • Database programming experience using PL/SQL
  • Experience with Micro Services architecture
  • Experience with API Management


The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
  • The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Job
: Information Technology
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Schedule: Full-time
Overtime Status: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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