Applications Developer/Software Engineer

Ardent Principles•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ardent Principles is seeking skilled Application Developers / Software Engineers to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable web applications and data services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security; modern UI frameworks including React, JavaScript, and TypeScript; and backend technologies such as ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. 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 offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well-being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. 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. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions. 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:

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security
Experience with modern UI frameworks including React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
Experience with backend technologies such as ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, and MySQL

Nice To Haves

Working with big data processing and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, ElasticSearch, MapReduce, and HBase.
Apache NiFi.
Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes.
Managing and mitigating IT security vulnerabilities using Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), and applying FISMA security controls.

Responsibilities

Building and maintaining secure Java 8+ web applications using the Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Security.
Supporting projects using Python.
Building and maintaining modern client-side interfaces using industry-standard UI frameworks, JavaScript, Typescript, and React.
Designing, developing, querying, and maintaining ElasticSearch and related technologies.
Designing, developing, and maintaining SQL-based databases, including PostgreSQL and MySQL.
Developing PL/SQL database scripts, including procedures, functions, exception handlers, and triggers.
Writing and tuning complex queries against structured and unstructured data sets.
Developing, documenting, and maintaining secure and scalable REST APIs.
Integrating services using messaging technologies, including service buses, publish and subscribe, and MQ.
Managing and developing software applications in an AWS environment.
Working with geo-locational data at both the backend and the application tier.
Developing software in a DevOps environment.
Maintaining Jenkins Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with automated testing and deployment.
Using Git as a source code repository.

Benefits

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.

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