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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Ardent Principles scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Ardent Principles is an American information technology services firm in the Washington DC area that offers data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation and IT program management to its clients. It was founded by chief executive Robert McCauley, a Howard University computer science graduate with more than two decades in IT, and most of its openings are in Northern Virginia, chiefly Chantilly, McLean, Herndon and Reston. It hires software developers in Java, Spring Boot and ServiceNow, data scientists, machine learning and AI engineers, cloud, network and Linux engineers, cyber security engineers and systems architects.

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time onsite in McLean, VA

Join Ardent Principles as an Applications Developer, where you'll create dynamic frontend and backend applications that directly impact end users and production teams. Working with technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, AWS, GitHub, and modern database platforms, you'll help develop scalable, high-performance solutions that drive efficiency, usability, and 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" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. 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 and let's shape the future together!

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:

  • Frontend and backend application development support for applications and services used to improve producer experience.
  • Frontend and backend application development support for applications and services used to facilitate the production of complex visual products.
  • Version control software including Git and GitHub.
  • Presentational development including HTML5/CSS3, Hugo or other static site generators, and SASS.
  • Functional development including Javascript, Angular, Vue, React and Node.js.
  • Working with any combination of the following; Typescript, Webpack, Lerna, or Electron.
  • Cloud-based infrastructure development and automation including AWS, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS S3, AWS ELB.
  • Working with any of the following (experience with all three libraries is a plus); Express.js, Koa.js, or NGINX.
  • Working with any of the following; RDS, MySQL, or DynamoDB.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other technologies, tools and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include working with:

  • Cloud-based infrastructure development, auditing, and automation using: DynamoDB, ECS, ElasticSearch, or Kibana.
  • Jenkins or other related automation services.
  • Oracle.
  • Supporting system security documentation.
  • Mobile mapping capabilities and charting.
  • Fastify.

What We Offer You

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 McLean, 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!

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