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Jr. Software Developer
Ariel PartnersStafford, VA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
About the role
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:
Required Skills
Desired Skills
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg
Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earlie
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
Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earlie
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