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Software Developer (Junior)

Ariel Partners
Stafford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
!!! Candidate must hold Active Secret Clearance and be located in DMV area and able to commute 2-3      days a month to Stafford, VA office. !!!

Our team provides agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.


 Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software using MS Visual Studio for C#.NET
  • Troubleshoot problems related to software applications; resolve systems integration and compatibility issues
  • Support software testing as required, including developing automated test scripts using NUnit, SpecFlow, and other automation tools
  • Interact with required stakeholders including CODIS PMO, business analysts, and testers
  • Support continuous innovation by implementing the best practices to improve technology tools and processes to increase team efficiency and technical execution
  • Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable

Required Skills:
  • Must have a confirmed active Secret clearance
  • 1-2 years software development experience using C# and .NET
  • SQL Server 2016 R2 or greater, T-SQL stored procedures, views, etc.
  • Familiarity with writing unit tests and their role in a Continuous Integration environment
  • Familiarity with object-oriented and SOLID design patterns
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required
  • Strong attention to detail, highly developed critical thinking skills, and solid trouble shooting ability
  • Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certification; required within 8 months of starting on the contract

Desired Skills
  • Working knowledge of WinForms, WPF, WCF, Entity Framework, C , XML, LINQ, SQL Database platform, MSBuild, PowerShell, InstallShield
  • Understanding of engineering modeling languages, such as ER diagrams, UML Sequence diagrams or other engineering artifacts 
  • Agile/scrum development experience
  • Experience writing and reviewing automated test scripts
  • Experience with Continuous Integration tools (such as TeamCity (preferred), Jenkins or Hudson)
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as nUnit, SpecFlow
  • Familiarity with Requirements Management tools such as Azure DevOps



If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg  Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
 
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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