Junior Software Developer

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.

This role supports a program providing application design, development, enhancement and implementation support to mission critical law enforcement applications. These applications are designed to manage large data sets and indexes and support information sharing, data analysis, and electronic exchange to support investigations and collaboration to identify previously unknown connections and streamline the processes for searching and utilizing available data sets.
The primary functions for this position include:

• Design and develop testable code using C#, HTML, Blazor, and Entity Framework
• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests
• Actively participate in Agile sprint planning and retrospectives
• Participate as a team member in sprint demonstrations and presentations to product stakeholders

Required Skills

• US Citizen and Active Secret Clearance or we can sponsor your Secret clearance.
• Able to work across services, able to identify potential challenges, design and communicate solutions
• At least 1+ years software development experience, preferably with C# and.NET
• Developing unit tests with NUnit, xUnit, or other frameworks
• Relational database design and development experience, preferably using SQL Server
• Experience developing web-based applications, including use of HTML and CSS
• Experience developing or consuming services and RESTful APIs
• Experience working with an agile team using SCRUM, XP, Kanban, or other Lean development approaches
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Desire to work in a collaborative and team-focused environment
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and solid troubleshooting ability
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certification; required within 8 months of start date

Desired Skills

• Experience developing with component-based frameworks such as Blazor, Angular, or React
• Experience working with AWS or Azure services and cloud technologies
• Knowledge of DevOps techniques and approaches to software development
• Knowledge of Docker and containers
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration technology
• Knowledge of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or Test-Driven Development (TDD)

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg
View email address on click.appcast.io 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.