Description
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are looking for a versatile, high level Software Engineer who thrives across modern development environments — from Python API engineering to Android app development and secure web technologies. In this role, you will build and integrate Python‑based API interactions, manage package environments with Anaconda and Micro Mamba, and support Linux systems through Bash scripting, Cron automation, and IT workflow optimization.
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.
Key Responsibilities
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:
- Python development to include developing Python API interactions.
- Utilizing Anaconda / Micro Mamba for package installation.
- Supporting Linux including Bash scripting, Cron jobs, and IT automation.
- Developing API Interactions to include working with various API protocols, including sockets, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs.
- Using Java.
- Android app development with tools such as Kotlin, Dart, and Flutter.
- Web technologies, including: Cookies and web transactions, Communication between hosts, Developer tools (i.e. Network tab), Mobile compatibility mode.
- Knowledge of SSL and certificates and their role in secure communication between applications.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining SQL-based databases, including PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Developing PL/SQL database scripts, including procedures, functions, exception handlers, and triggers.
- Writing and tuning complex queries against structured and unstructured data sets.
- Maintaining Jenkins Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with automated testing and deployment.
- Working with big data processing and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, ElasticSearch, MapReduce, and HBase.
- Maintaining, upgrading, troubleshooting, and managing software, hardware and networks (specifically the hardware networks piece).
- Working with Apache NiFi.
- Working with the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes.
What We Offer You
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA 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!