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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer - **Company:** Ariel Partners - **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Language Integrated Query, Entity Framework, Windows Communication Foundation, InstallShield, Microsoft Visual Studio, Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Language Modeling, MSBuild, Model View Controller (MVC), Nunit, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Integration, Transact-SQL, UML, Windows Forms, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Specflow, Teamcity, Jenkins - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7a839741-292d-4e28-a188-72e6f4493f51 ## About the Role * and ability to pass a public trust investigation * Experience with SQL Server, T-SQL stored procedures, views, etc. * Experience with Unit tests and their role in a Continuous Integration environment * Experience with MVC, TFS, Jenkins, Entity Framework, LINQ * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required * Strong attention to detail, highly developed critical thinking skills, and solid trouble shooting ability * Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certification; required within 8 months of starting on the contract Desired Skills: * Working knowledge of WinForms, WPF, WCF, Entity Framework, VB.NET, C++, XML, MSBuild PowerShell, InstallShield * Understanding of engineering modeling languages, such as ER diagrams, UML Sequence diagrams or other engineering artifacts * Agile/scrum development experience * Experience writing and reviewing automated test scripts * Experience with Continuous Integration tools (such as TeamCity (preferred), Jenkins or Hudson) * Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as nUnit, SpecFlow * Familiarity with Requirements Management tools such as TFS ## Description Ariel Partners is seeking a Software Developer to work in our Stafford, VA office. The Software Developer will support the DMSS program by providing hands-on development support to our software development scrum teams. The client team provides agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. 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 primary functions for this position include: * Design, develop, enhance, debug, and implement software using MS Visual Studio for C#.NET * Troubleshoot problems related to software applications; resolve systems integration and compatibility issues * Support software testing as required, including developing automated test scripts using NUnit, SpecFlow, and other automation tools * Interact with required stakeholders including CODIS PMO, business analysts, and testers * Support continuous innovation by implementing the best practices to improve technology tools and processes to increase team efficiency and technical execution * Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)