Job Description

Software Developer (Full Stack Developer)

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

REQUIRED Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION Full-time, onsite in Chantilly, VA

Join our team as a SME level Full Stack Software Developer and help build cloud‑native solutions. In this role, you’ll translate complex client and business requirements into well‑designed cloud architectures, then bring them to life through hands‑on development across the full stack. You’ll engineer, test, and debug cloud‑native applications using Python, Java, JavaScript, React, and Node, while also creating and optimizing serverless functions that power scalable, modern systems.

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.

With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.

Join us and let's shape the future together!

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 required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Analyzing client/business requirements and designing appropriate cloud-based systems and architectures.
• Developing, testing, and debugging cloud-native applications using programming languages like Python, Java, REACT, JNode and JavaScript.
• Developing, testing, and debugging cloud serverless functions.
• Developing, testing, and debugging web-based UI pages to ingest data and generate JSON, CSV, and TXT files.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Linux Administration to include bash scripting, cron jobs, and remote access.
• Knowledgeable of cross domain services like AWS Diode.
• Knowledgeable of cloud monitoring and security features such as AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, etc.
• Knowledgeable of cloud infrastructure using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in monitoring performance metrics and optimizing systems as needed.
• Collaborating with development teams and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implementing best practices for security, compliance, and access control.
• Perform risk and vulnerability scans using cloud-based tools.
• Ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient.
  Renewing security certificates and tokens.

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 working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.

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!