Software Developer (Systems Software)

Ardent Principles, Inc.

20h•Onsite

About The Position

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA We’re looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Systems Software who can design, automate, and optimize complex, cloud‑driven environments. This role requires hands‑on expertise with CI/CD engineering, Infrastructure as Code, AWS architecture, containerization, and database operations—paired with strong scripting skills and the ability to integrate diverse software systems into secure, reliable, and scalable platforms. 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.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Implementing and managing Cl/CD pipelines (Jenkins required)
Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform (required)
AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, 1AM, CloudWatch, and other core services
Containerization (such as Docker and Pod man)
Strong scripting proficiency: Bash (required) and Python (required)
Database self-hosting including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, high availability, and performance tuning (PostgreSQL and MySQL)
Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems such as Prometheus/Alertmanager and CloudWatch
Integrating and deploying diverse software systems: AWS cloud services, open-source applications, COTS/GOTS products, and custom applications
Strong understanding of networking, security, 1AM policies, and AWS architecture best practices
Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices

Nice To Haves

Deploying and managing data platform components: Apache Spark, Tri no, Apache Ranger, Apache Iceberg, Apache Superset, data catalogs
Familiarity with data lakehouse architectures and supporting infrastructure
Secrets management solutions (AWS Secrets Manager, Parameter Store)
Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup strategies, and continuity planning
Familiarity with API gateways and modern microservices patterns
Cost optimization practices in AWS
Background deploying and supporting Al/ML workloads or model serving infrastructure
Mentoring team members on DevOps and cloud best practices
NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.)
Familiarity with additional monitoring tools (Grafana, ELK stack)
Integrating customer's Enterprise services

Responsibilities

Implementing and managing Cl/CD pipelines (Jenkins required)
Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform (required)
AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, 1AM, CloudWatch, and other core services
Containerization (such as Docker and Pod man)
Strong scripting proficiency: Bash (required) and Python (required)
Database self-hosting including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, high availability, and performance tuning (PostgreSQL and MySQL)
Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting systems such as Prometheus/Alertmanager and CloudWatch
Integrating and deploying diverse software systems: AWS cloud services, open-source applications, COTS/GOTS products, and custom applications
Strong understanding of networking, security, 1AM policies, and AWS architecture best practices
Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices

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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