Systems Architect
About The Position
We’re looking for a Systems Architect with strong, hands‑on experience designing and building modern software systems. This role is ideal for someone with 10+ years of software development, deep Linux engineering experience, and a solid background creating cloud‑based solutions. You’ll work directly with AWS, contribute to DevOps automation, and help shape scalable architectures that support mission‑ready applications. Ardent Principles delivers cutting‑edge capabilities across data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and IT program management. We thrive at the intersection of mission, technology, and innovation. At Ardent Principles, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers rooted in purpose. Our competitive salary ranges and industry‑leading benefits are designed to support long‑term stability, growth, and overall well‑being. We’re committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work and feel valued while doing it. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- 10+ years of software development
- Deep Linux engineering experience
- Solid background creating cloud-based solutions
- Experience with AWS
- Experience with DevOps automation
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading software development teams to success through regular Agile sprint deliveries.
- Expert level experience with Node.js.
- Expert level experience with Angular (including Angular Signals).
- Delivering AI-assistive features to users.
- Making substantial UI/UX recommendations or decisions.
- Using Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and/or Redis.
- Maintaining currency in emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Working as a team’s software architect, lead software developer, lead DevOps engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
- 10+ years’ experience with software development.
- 5+ years’ experience with Linux software development.
- 5+ years’ experience designing software for cloud-based systems.
- 3+ years’ experience with Amazon Web Services.
- 2+ years’ experience developing DevOps solutions.
Benefits
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dedicated Training Budget
- 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance
- 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match
- 11 Paid Government Holidays
- Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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