Applications Developer (Service Now)

Ardent Principles, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Training budget

Full family health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Holidays

Job summary

Ardent Principles is seeking an Applications Developer (Service Now) to design and implement ServiceNow applications in an agile environment, onsite in Chantilly, VA. You will leverage Jira, APIs, and databases to deliver secure, high-performance systems with strong UX/UI improvements.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
• Certification: ServiceNow Developer.
• Proficiency with Jira and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop ServiceNow applications and workflows.
• Analyze and document web-based components and interfaces.
• Integrate with APIs, databases and reports.
• Enhance UX/UI, reduce maintenance and accelerate delivery.
• Manage Tier 1–3 support and create IT documentation.

Skills

ServiceNow Development

Agile Methodology

Jira

UX/UI Improvement

APIs & DBs

Version Control

GitHub

Subversion

Tools

GitHub

Subversion

Job description

Applications Developer (Service Now)

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year

Description

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

As a ServiceNow Developer, you’ll design and implement applications using agile methodology and Jira, applying industry best practices to deliver secure, high‑performance systems. You’ll analyze and document web‑based components, integrate with APIs and databases, and create workflows that simplify support and compliance processes. Your work will enhance UX/UI, reduce maintenance, and accelerate delivery across enterprise environments.

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 offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. 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 and Experience needed

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:

• Certification: Service Now Developer
• Development of ServiceNow applications.
• Implementing industry best practices and associated technical solutions consistent with accessibility standards.
• Using agile methodology.
• Using Jira.
• Proposing recommendations that provide business value while supporting business goals and objectives, with an emphasis on improving User Experience/User Interface (UX/Ul), reducing O&M, increasing quality and speed of delivery, transforming, and modernizing web-based application, system, and service components.
• Analyzing and documenting web-based application, system, or service components and associated interfaces, including those with databases and web services/APis to assist in decision‑making regarding future development.
• Interfacing with web-based databases and providing reports generation.
• On‑job experience with version control software like Github or Subversion.
• Managing Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support, using service management systems.
• Developing IT support documents that include SOPs, digital IT workflows, IT knowledge base, pre and post deployment checklists, IT architectural diagrams, system security plans, and administrative processes.
• Working with compliance or performance management applications.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

• Working with:
  • learning applications
  • language, compliance, and performance management applications
  • cloud technologies
  • networking and platform hosting technologies
  • HTML5, CSS, XML, and JavaScript
  • copyright and accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.0 AA)
  • Tableau.

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.