Software Engineer

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who thrives on turning deep programming knowledge into reliable and scalable solutions. If you’re someone who sees code as both a craft and a problem‑solving tool—someone who enjoys digging into logic, optimizing performance, and building systems, we want you to join our team. With a competitive salary range 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! 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.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Using tools, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, JADX, or APKtool
Working with multiple cloud providers
Using other programming languages in addition to Python.

Responsibilities

Leveraging a background in programming, software tools and packages, operating systems, and networking to solve collection needs in cloud environments.
Using Python
Cloud services, including Lambda functions and layers, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM roles, DynamoDB, and container services.
Using AWS Cloud Development Kits (CDK). (CloudFormation, Terraform or similar are NOT substitutes for CDK experience)
Experience in System Administration
Building and maintaining secure web applications on the Sponsor’s network JWICS C2S network
Designing, developing, querying and maintaining ElasticSearch/AWS OpenSearch and related technologies
Writing and tuning complex queries against structured and unstructured data sets using both SQL and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch languages
Integrating Services C2S services including Lambdas, SNS, SQS, etc.
Integrating AWS services including Lambdas, SNS, SQS, etc., in the sponsor’s classified environment
Linux shell scripting
Building Docker containers and images.
Transforming data in various file formats into common formats, such as JSON, CSV, or XML.
Working with application developers to identify and implement infrastructure and deployment requirements.
Focus on monitoring, troubleshooting, and automating deployments, and secondarily, additional strengths in managing IT security vulnerabilities and security controls.
Ability to listen and transcribe from mission need to technical requirements for Sponsor consideration.
Ability to reflect back an understanding of the mission need described and convey how a technical solution will deliver mission results.
Prioritizing work based on mission need.
Documenting and communicating technical and non-technical mission requirements for all audiences.
Working with other technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries.
Assessing project requirements and making informed recommendations.

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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