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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 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 Chantilly, VA

Join Ardent Principles as a Data Architect and help shape the data strategy behind impactful, mission-critical solutions. We're looking for someone who excels at designing robust data models, building scalable ETL/ELT frameworks, and integrating diverse data sources into secure, high-performing architectures. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, including Python, Java, Apache NiFi, SQL, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Neo4j.

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

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:

  • Data modeling and design, including conceptual, logical, and physical models
  • Working with ETL/ELT pipelines using multiple languages and frameworks such as Python, Java, and Apache NiFi
  • Working with relational and non-relational databases such as Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Neo4J
  • Knowledge of SQL

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

  • Working with multiple clouds such as Amazon and Oracle
  • Designing, implementing, and sustaining ETL pipelines using Apache NiFi
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer and Oracle Certified Professional Certifications

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!

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