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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 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

In this role, you'll work within Unix-based systems, develop and maintain Python data transformation scripts, and build applications using technologies such as Java, Go, C#, or Scala. You'll help design and implement scalable cloud-based solutions across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms while working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.

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:

  • Working in a Unix operating system to include usage of the Unix terminal.
  • Developing and maintaining data transformation scripts in Python.
  • Writing code in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, Go, C#, or Scala.
  • Ingesting, transforming, modeling, and storing data in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Modeling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
  • Working with SQL and NoSQL databases to store and retrieving data (ex. Postgres SQL, MySQL, ElasticSearch, MongoDB).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

  • The following concepts: Database, Data Warehouse, Datalake, and Lakehouse.
  • Modern data flow management and orchestration tools. For example, Flyte, Apache Airflow, Dagster, or Apache NiFi.
  • Utilizing containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or similar.
  • Ingesting, transforming, modeling, and storing data in the Sponsor’s cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • AI/ML methodologies and techniques.

OTHER:

  • Coordinate with multiple entities, including mission partners, to ensure tools meet defined requirements.
  • Apply an agile approach to software development consistent with the Sponsor’s project management and software development frameworks with a focus on demonstrating and delivering releasable software every iteration.
  • Ensure all security vulnerabilities are addressed as appropriate by severity and maintain security accreditation, including maintaining plan of action for vulnerability remediation.
  • Design data pipelines using data ingestion patterns and business requirements.
  • Build and deploy data pipelines in a cloud environment.
  • Document data flows and data pipeline architectures.
  • Perform end-to-end quality assurance of data.
  • Troubleshoot and correct issues with existing data pipelines.
  • Apply DevOps principles and philosophies to continuously delivery high value enhancements to software in a service-based architecture.
  • Identify and document areas for improvement in workflows or systems for Sponsor’s consideration.
  • Maintain all source code in Sponsor-wide, remote Git repository.

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 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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