Software Developer - Mid Level

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software applications. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance existing systems and build new solutions.

Project - CODIS Cloud

• Design, code, test, and debug new applications or enhancements to existing software.
• Collaborate with technical teams to analyze software issues, identify solutions, and implement fixes.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, training materials, and automated deployment scripts.
• Ensure software meets performance, security, usability, and interface requirements.
• Participate in customer support by resolving software-related complaints and incorporating enhancement requests.
• Design and maintain secure desktop environments, including integration with standard software packages and automated patching/deployment technologies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of performance metrics, technical solutions, and innovative approaches for complex assignments.
• Automate application and configuration deployments and updates to streamline operations.

• Security Clearance:
  Active Secret Clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of software development experience (or equivalent certifications/work portfolio).
• Strong expertise in .NET, C#, JavaScript, and Java (Spring Boot framework).
• Proficiency in Azure Dev Ops 2022 and Visual Studio 2022.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Swagger for API documentation and testing.
• Experience with Keycloak, Rabbit
  
  MQ, Linkerd, and NGINX.
• Hands-on experience developing with Blazor and implementing search solutions using Elastic Search or Open Search.
• Strong background in cloud development (AWS) and infrastructure automation (Terraform).
• Proficiency in working with Linux environments, XML/XSD, and JSON data formats.
• Knowledge of secure software practices, performance optimization, and scalable architecture.
• Experience contributing to innovative solutions and methodologies for broad, complex assignments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to operate independently with flexibility and creativity while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg at

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.