CLOUD DEVELOPER
LOCATION: McLean, Virginia (full-time, onsite)
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Do you enjoy designing and managing cloud infrastructure? Ardent Principles is seeking a full-time Cloud Developer to join our innovative team onsite in McLean, VA. We specialize in designing, developing, and implementing advanced IT systems and solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.
If you're passionate about cloud technology, thrive in a collaborative setting, and are ready to drive significant impact, this is your opportunity. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!
In this challenging yet rewarding role as a Cloud Developer, 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:
- Python, Bash, and Terraform.
- Anaconda for development purposes.
- Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with software such as source control (Git/GitHub), continuous build/delivery (Jenkins), issue management (Jira), and documentation/collaboration (Confluence).
- Automated testing and deployment of infrastructure or configurations.
- Administration, provisioning, and use of cloud technologies (i.e. AWS) particularly with application of data science approaches in the cloud.
- Deploying and tuning Apache NiFi or other ETL workflows.
- Hosting and managing Structured Query Language (SQL) databases within cloud based relational databases.
- Optimizing connectivity between cloud-based services and on prem high performance cloud compute servers.
- DevSecOps solutions and tools.
- Cyber security domain to include: governance and risk management, compliance, encryption, software development security, access control, network security or secure architecture, or security operations.
- Preparing presentations and presenting to senior stakeholders.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Supporting data scientists to create—through fine tuning, transfer learning—models for classification, prediction, generative AI, or other similar tasks.
- Optimizing the deployment of AI models in the cloud.
- Front-end web development frameworks such as Flask.
- Using Tableau to connect cloud servers to Tableau output visualizations.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite 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.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 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.
