Software/Applications Developer/Engineer

REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: On site, full-time in the Washington Metro Area
CONTINGENCY POSITION

We're seeking a Software/Applications Developer to design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance systems across cloud, web, and enterprise environments. In this role, you'll work as part of a multi-disciplinary Agile team-leading sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily scrums to deliver reliable, scalable applications. You'll develop front-end and back-end solutions, build CI/CD pipelines, and migrate legacy systems to modern, cloud-native platforms. The position involves hands-on work with AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes, as well as full-stack development using frameworks like React, Angular, and Spring Boot. You'll also support data integration, visualization, and analytics efforts, ensuring that software and systems meet security and performance requirements.

With a competitive salary range and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer an opportunity to see your code make a real-world impact . Join us and let's shape the future together!

Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following experience to or with:

• Lead multi-disciplinary Agile teams through sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily scrums using Jira
• Translate customer requirements into MVIs, features, and user stories within a Lean Agile framework
• Monitor concurrent high-visibility projects, manage risks, and deliver on schedule and within budget
• Coordinate across security, operations, and testing teams to ensure smooth delivery and accreditation
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments using JIRA, Confluence, and Git for sprint planning and backlog management
• Translate business requirements into user stories and technical tasks
• Coordinate across teams to manage releases, documentation, and stakeholder communications
• Provide surge support and participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives
• Design and deploy scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, GCP, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploy and manage applications using EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch, Route53, and API Gateway
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Nexus, and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Implement DevSecOps practices including infrastructure-as-code, vulnerability scanning, and multi-tenant support
• Migrate legacy applications to cloud environments and optimize for scalability and security
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and implement proactive security and performance measures
• Use cloud-native scripting and provisioning tools for automation across Linux and Windows environments
• Develop responsive web applications using Angular, React, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Build backend services using Java, Python, Spring Boot, Node.js, Express, Ruby on Rails, and Golang
• Design and maintain applications using MVC architecture and modern design patterns
• Maintain legacy codebases while implementing modern enhancements and refactoring for performance
• Support application development across web, mobile, and cloud platforms
• Design and implement UI/UX wireframes, mockups, and accessibility-compliant interfaces
• Support legacy system modernization and transition to cloud-native platforms
• Build responsive user interfaces using React, MaterialUI, Bootstrap, Greensock, and Kendo UI
• Ensure Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliance using ARIA, JAWS, NVDA, and WAVE tools
• Create wireframes, storyboards, and design templates for reusable components
• Collaborate with designers to translate UX concepts into pixel-perfect interfaces
• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python
• Integrate middleware services for data exchange and system interoperability
• Develop secure and scalable backend services for data ingestion and processing
• Maintain and document API endpoints for internal and external consumers
• Integrate services using publish/subscribe, service buses, and message queues
• Design scalable, distributed systems using microservices, event-driven, and containerized architectures
• Implement backend services with fault tolerance, redundancy, and high availability
• Refactor legacy applications into modular, cloud-native components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with mission needs
• Build and manage ETL pipelines using Spark, NiFi, PySpark, PL/SQL, Python, Bash, Bonobo, and CRON
• Design data models and transform JSON/XML formats into query-friendly structures
• Perform data ingestion, cleansing, and transformation across structured and unstructured formats
• Integrate data sources into operational data stores and analytics platforms
• Automate data flows and monitor ingestion health using enterprise tools
• Conduct data quality analysis and develop documentation for ingestion workflows
• Design and maintain relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Aurora, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
• Write and optimize PL/SQL scripts, stored procedures, and complex queries
• Administer Elasticsearch clusters and support search indexing for large datasets
• Model data objects across document and relational systems for scalable integration
• Develop federated search services and tagging tools to enable enterprise-wide data discovery
• Integrate Solr, Elastic, and recommendation engines to surface relevant content across structured and unstructured datasets
• Build and maintain content-based filtering systems and alerting services for real-time insights
• Support knowledge management workflows including foldering, curation, and metadata tagging
• Build and maintain dashboards using Tableau, Tableau Prep, Elasticsearch, and custom visualization tools
• Administer Tableau Server and manage licenses, cost recovery, and user support
• Develop metrics systems and self-service portals for usage tracking and reporting
• Support data-driven decision-making through visual analytics and stakeholder engagement
• Lead system accreditation efforts using ICD-503 and manage ATO lifecycle
• Implement secure system architectures with certificate management, POAM tracking, and FISMA controls
• Conduct technical risk assessments and provide mitigation guidance for enterprise systems
• Implement RMF and A&A processes using tools like XACTA and Nessus
• Secure applications through encryption, access control, and vulnerability remediation
• Analyze network configurations and procurement processes for compliance and security
• Support vulnerability mitigation and secure deployment across hybrid environments
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities including deepfake detection, recommendation engines, and NLP pipelines
• Support Named Entity Recognition (NER) using SpaCy and regular expressions
• Develop solutions for document classification and predictive analytics using Sponsor-specific tools
• Evaluate and deploy COTS AI/ML platforms into mission workflows
• Develop Android/iOS mobile apps using React Native, Electron, and secure mobile frameworks
• Serve as SME for mobile OS security, hardware integration, and geospatial data workflows
• Integrate GIS tools with enterprise systems and support cross-platform deployment
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to align mobile capabilities with mission needs
• Create PMR slides, sprint reports, and stakeholder briefings to communicate technical progress
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences
• Document system architectures, security plans, implementation guides, and operational procedures

What We Offer You

• Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working during core hours in the Washington Metro Area.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!

About Ardent Principles, Inc

At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.