The Role
Develop full-stack software across the lifecycle in an Agile environment. Translate customer requirements into designs, build Angular single-page applications and Java-based RESTful services, design system interfaces, manage development schedules, create automated tests, troubleshoot web technologies, use DevOps tools, and support program reviews and customer engagements. The role is fully onsite in Chantilly, Virginia and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA area
We’re looking for Software Engineers who thrives across the full software development lifecycle — from translating customer requirements into elegant designs to delivering production‑ready solutions in a fast‑moving Agile environment. In this position, you’ll support technical project efforts, estimate and manage development schedules, design new system interfaces, and contribute to program reviews that drive mission success.
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 area
We’re looking for Software Engineers who thrives across the full software development lifecycle — from translating customer requirements into elegant designs to delivering production‑ready solutions in a fast‑moving Agile environment. In this position, you’ll support technical project efforts, estimate and manage development schedules, design new system interfaces, and contribute to program reviews that drive mission success.
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:
- Technical project management with full lifecycle software development.
- Estimating and managing software development schedules and deliverables.
- Working in an Agile development environment.
- Developing detailed software design and associated deliverables.
- Translating customer and system requirements into design.
- Designing new system interfaces.
- Coordinating, supporting, and participating in program meetings and reviews.
- Developing Single Page Applications using HTML5, CSS3, and Angular 21+.
- Hands-on experience with:
- developing Applications and RESTful web services using the following technologies or something similar: Solr, Elastic, Postgres, Java, Scala, RDS, Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot.
- working with non-relational database systems such as DynamoDB (other on-the-job database experience accepted).
- troubleshooting of Internet/Web related protocols and technologies (e.g. Tomcat, Nodejs, Web Services, and SSL).
- developing JUnit and Jasmine tests and experience with testing platforms such as Jest or Karma.
- working with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Nexus.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include working with:
- Recent experience with the Sponsor's suite of applications providing repository and search services that enables Sponsor to find the information they need.
- Hands-on experience developing user interfaces using Angular Material.
- Working in a fast-paced, Lean Agile environment.
- Recent experience with Sponsor’s profile and alerting services that represents a "prospective search" tool that sifts through incoming stream looking for items that match a user’s profile and alerts upon match.
- Recent experience with the Sponsor’s discovery and recommendation services that allows a user to discover data they wouldn’t ordinarily know about and represents an information filtering system that leverages content-based approaches to discriminate between interesting and uninteresting items for a user.
- Working with the Sponsor’s Pre-NLP processing pipeline to remove boilerplate text, portion marks and non-narrative content.
- Working with the Sponsor’s federated search service that allows users to federate searches across external data systems.
- Working with the Sponsor’s tagging and folder services and applications that allow users to curate and organize documents.
- Working with Sponsor IT systems, missions, and strategies.
- Communicating with senior customers, senior management, and implementation partners.
- Creating and maintaining JIRA tickets.
- AWS and Azure cloud services.
- Building and maintaining constructive relationships among customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors.
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 area during core hours.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!
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
- Full-time onsite availability in the Chantilly, Virginia area
- Technical project management experience across the full software development lifecycle
- Experience estimating and managing software development schedules and deliverables
- Agile software development experience
- Experience developing detailed software designs and deliverables
- Experience translating customer and system requirements into designs
- Experience designing new system interfaces
- Experience supporting program meetings and reviews
- Experience developing single-page applications with HTML5, CSS3, and Angular 21 or later
- Application and RESTful web service development experience with Solr, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Java, Scala, RDS, Spring Framework, Spring Security, and Spring Boot or similar technologies
- Experience with non-relational databases such as DynamoDB
- Experience troubleshooting Internet and web protocols and technologies, including Tomcat, Node.js, web services, and SSL
- Experience developing JUnit and Jasmine tests and using Jest or Karma
- Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Nexus
- Experience with the Sponsor's repository and search applications
- Experience with Angular Material
- Lean Agile experience
- Experience with the Sponsor's profile and alerting services
- Experience with the Sponsor's discovery and recommendation services
- Experience with the Sponsor's Pre-NLP processing pipeline
- Experience with the Sponsor's federated search service
- Experience with the Sponsor's tagging and folder services
- Experience with Sponsor IT systems, missions, and strategies
- Experience communicating with senior customers, senior management, and implementation partners
- Experience creating and maintaining JIRA tickets
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services
- Experience building relationships among customers, stakeholders, technical teams, and contractors
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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.
