About the position
Are you ready to apply your software engineering expertise to projects that directly impact national security and technological advancement? We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in the defense sector. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated group of innovators and problem-solvers to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions that strengthen our nation’s defense capabilities. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real difference, this is your opportunity. With a competitive salary range and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer an opportunity to see your code make a real-world impact. Join us and let's shape the future together!
Responsibilities
- Analyzing client/business requirements and designing appropriate cloud-based systems and architectures.
- Developing, testing, and debugging cloud-native applications using programming languages like Python, Java, REACT, JNode and JavaScript.
- Developing, testing, and debugging cloud serverless functions.
- Developing, testing, and debugging web-based UI pages to ingest data and generate JSON, CSV, and TXT files.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing client/business requirements and designing cloud-based systems.
- Experience in developing, testing, and debugging cloud-native applications.
Nice-to-haves
- Linux Administration to include bash scripting, cron jobs, and remote access.
- Knowledgeable of cross-domain services like AWS Diode.
- Knowledgeable of cloud monitoring and security features such as AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, etc.
- Knowledgeable of cloud infrastructure using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
- Experience in monitoring performance metrics and optimizing systems as needed.
- Collaborating with development teams and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Implementing best practices for security, compliance, and access control.
- Perform risk and vulnerability scans using cloud-based tools.
- Ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient.
- Renewing security certificates and tokens.
Benefits
- 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.
