What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Developer SME (06) position at Ariel Partners?
Candidate must be located in DMV area and able to commute to Stafford, VA office.
Our team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today, 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
The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical and management leadership for highly complex software development initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing goals, defining strategies, and delivering mission-critical solutions. The SME applies deep domain expertise to guide project staff, provide strategic advice, and develop innovative software solutions that meet rigorous performance, security, and usability requirements.
Project – CODIS Cloud
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Experience
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.
Our team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today, 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
The Software Developer Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical and management leadership for highly complex software development initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing goals, defining strategies, and delivering mission-critical solutions. The SME applies deep domain expertise to guide project staff, provide strategic advice, and develop innovative software solutions that meet rigorous performance, security, and usability requirements.
Project – CODIS Cloud
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of new software applications and enhancements to existing systems.
- Define requirements and ensure alignment from project inception through delivery for highly complex programs.
- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and domain expertise to stakeholders and project teams.
- Conduct detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for system improvements, optimization, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with clients to define business needs, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
- Supervise studies, lead surveys, and analyze collected data to advise on technical and operational improvements.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues in collaboration with technical staff.
- Ensure applications meet business, user, performance, quality, security, and interface requirements.
- Support the creation of user manuals, training materials, and documentation.
- Manage desktop design, testing, security lockdown, integration with software packages, automated patching/deployment, and configuration automation.
- Supervise junior developers and provide mentorship as needed.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance or we can sponsor your Secret clearance.
- Minimum of 10 years of software development experience, or equivalent expertise demonstrated through certifications and past projects.
- Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade applications and providing technical leadership.
- Strong understanding of business applications, security, performance, and usability standards.
- Experience working with government or mission-critical systems (preferred).
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting solutions to stakeholders and clients.
- Hands-on experience with Technology Stack:
- Development Tools & Platforms: Azure DevOps 2022, Visual Studio 2022, Git for Windows
- Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker
- APIs & Identity Management: Swagger, Keycloak
- Messaging & Service Mesh: RabbitMQ, Linkerd
- Web & Frontend Technologies: NGINX, Blazor, JavaScript
- Search & Data Technologies: Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
- Programming Languages & Frameworks: .NET, C#, Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript
- Infrastructure as Code & Cloud: Terraform, AWS (development & maintenance experience)
- Operating Systems & Formats: Linux, XML/XSD, JSON
- Experience leading teams in Agile or iterative development environments.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with CODIS client/server baseline applications, including standalone Popstats and CODIS Rapid Enrollment.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and high-stakes projects.
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.
