The Role
Lead Java software development and modernization of web applications, systems, and service components in AWS environments. Provide technical guidance to sponsors, implement accessible agile engineering practices, integrate databases and APIs, manage ServiceNow and enterprise software, support accreditation lifecycles, oversee Tier 1–3 support, and create technical documentation, security plans, workflows, and deployment processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Software Developer who will be a technical lead guiding a high‑visibility development effort and serve as a trusted expert. In this role, you’ll champion modern engineering standards, and accessibility‑aligned agile delivery while shaping the transformation of complex web‑based applications, systems, and service components. You’ll bring hands‑on strength in Java development, cloud technologies, and AWS environment engineering.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, 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.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Software Developer who will be a technical lead guiding a high‑visibility development effort and serve as a trusted expert. In this role, you’ll champion modern engineering standards, and accessibility‑aligned agile delivery while shaping the transformation of complex web‑based applications, systems, and service components. You’ll bring hands‑on strength in Java development, cloud technologies, and AWS environment engineering.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, 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 and Experience needed
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:
- Working as a lead on a team providing technical expertise and communications to the Sponsor.
- Implementing industry best practices and associated technical solutions consistent with accessibility standards and agile methodology.
- Proposing recommendations that provide business value while supporting goals and objectives, with an emphasis on improving User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI), reducing O&M, increasing quality and speed of delivery, transforming, and modernizing web-based application, system, and service components.
- Developing, maintaining, analyzing and documenting web-based application, system, and service components and associated interfaces, including those with databases and web services/APIs to assist in decision-making regarding future development.
- Java development
- Working with cloud technologies.
- Developing and maintaining AWS environments and service components and associated interfaces, including those with databases and web services/APIs to assist in decision-making regarding future development.
- Working with COTS products including ServiceNow
- Working through a full accreditation lifecycle.
- Managing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, using service management systems.
- Developing IT support documents that include SOPs, digital IT workflows, IT knowledge base, pre and post deployment checklists, IT architectural diagrams, system security plans, and administrative processes.
- Developing and maintaining enterprise software, to include license renewals (where applicable), patching, and version update administration.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include working with:
- the Sponsor and partner IT organizations.
- Learning applications
- Language, compliance, and performance management applications
- Networking and platform hosting technologies.
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 with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.
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About
At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Technical leadership experience guiding development teams and communicating with sponsors
- Experience implementing accessibility-aligned agile engineering practices
- Java development experience
- Cloud technology experience
- AWS environment and service component development and maintenance
- Experience with web-based applications, systems, databases, web services, and APIs
- Experience working with COTS products, including ServiceNow
- Experience working through a full accreditation lifecycle
- Experience managing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support using service management systems
- Experience developing IT support documentation, workflows, knowledge bases, checklists, architectural diagrams, and security plans
- Experience maintaining enterprise software, including licensing, patching, and version updates
- Experience working with sponsor and partner IT organizations
- Experience with learning applications
- Experience with language, compliance, and performance management applications
- Experience with networking and platform hosting technologies
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The Company
What We Do
Ardent Principles, Inc. is a people-focused IT and management consulting firm for commercial and government clients, specializing in IT services and program management, and offering advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and staff augmentation.
