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 Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Minimum of 8 years of software development experience or equivalent certifications/work portfolio.
  • Design and develop testable code using C#, .NET, JavaScript and Entity Framework, LINQ

• Experience developing component-based frameworks such as Blazor, Angular, or React.
  • Experience in developing and implementing search functionality using ElasticSearch or OpenSearch.

• Developing Unit tests with NUnit, xUnit, or other frameworks
  • Develop and maintain Integration tests
• Strong experience in relational database design and development in SQL Server 2014 and up
• Experience developing web-based applications, including use of HTML and CSS
• Experience developing or consuming services and RESTful APIs
  • Working experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
  • Experience with Containerization and Orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. 
  • Experience in Cloud Development (AWS) and infrastructure automation using Terraform.
  • Experience working with Linux environments, and handling data formats such as XML/XSD and JSON.

• Experience working with an Agile team using SCRUM, XP, Kanban, or other Lean development approaches
• Knowledge of DevOps techniques and approaches to software development
• Knowledge of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Familiar with Swagger for API documentation and testing
  • Knowledge of secure software practices, performance optimization, and scalable architecture design.

• • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently drive solutions while collaborating effectively within a team.
  • Ability to design secure, scalable, and efficient applications that align with business objectives.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a focus on clear and concise documentation and stakeholder communication.

Desirable skills

• • Experience with Keycloak, RabbitMQ, Linkerd, and NGINX for infrastructure management.

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.