Applications Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

REQUIRED :  Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Herndon, VA
Years of Experience : Four to Eight

We’re seeking an Applications Developer with  experience in Linux, Python, and large‑scale data processing. You’ll build and optimize cloud‑native solutions in AWS/C2S , develop robust ETL pipelines for massive structured and unstructured datasets, and write high‑performance SQL for complex data operations.

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. The following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 6-8 years working in Linux Operating system with updating the system for efficient parallel processing, understanding memory, storage and processing data at scale
• Minimum 6-8 years in Object Oriented programming. Python is preferred software development language
• Minimum 6-8 years of demonstrated experience with applications in the Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) environment or an Amazon Web Services cloud environment. Willing to consider substituting C2S if candidate has a minimum 4-6 years of cloud computing technology to include Azure, Oracle, Google, etc.
• Minimum 4-6 years of demonstrated (Extract, Transform, Load - ETL) with large structured and unstructured raw data sets. Strong experience with ETL tools such as Informatica, Talend, SSIS, AWS Glue, or Azure Data Factory.
• Proficiency in SQL, including complex queries and query optimization.
• 6-8 Years of experience with AWS platform including understanding EC2, RCS instance types
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling, and schema design.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Using version control systems such as Git.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Working with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Databricks).
• Working with transformer-based models (e.g., BERT) and modern NLP architectures
• Background in document exploitation, e-discovery, or large-scale search platforms
• Working with multi-modal analytics (OCR, image recognition, text + image fusion)
• Familiarity with search technologies (Solr, Elasticsearch, Lucene)
• Containerization and DevSecOps pipelines (Docker, CI/CD)
• Cloudera or similar big data certifications
• Developing risk scoring, anomaly detection, or predictive analytic models

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 Herndon, 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!