Cloud Software Engineer (Python, AWS CDK) - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salary

Generous Paid Time Off

Dedicated Training Budget

Employer-Covered Health, Vision &

Employer-Covered Life & Disability

401(k) with 6% match

11 paid government holidays

Spot bonuses

Job summary

Ardent Principles is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement backend systems in Python and JavaScript, leveraging AWS services and CDK. The role is onsite in Chantilly, VA, requiring active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and a strong foundation in cloud-based data processing.

You will join a mission-focused team delivering secure, high-impact solutions, with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package in a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Onsite in Chantilly, VA.
• Backend software development experience in Python/JavaScript.
• Experience with AWS services and container platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust backend solutions in JavaScript and Python.
• Integrate AWS services (Lambda, S3, EC2, EventBridge, etc.) and CDK.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements and deliverable software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the program.
• Build and maintain backend systems and testing harnesses.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

AWS

CDK

Unix shell

Tools

AWS CDK

Linux/Unix

Job description

Ardent Principles is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement backend systems in Python and JavaScript, leveraging AWS services and CDK. The role is onsite in Chantilly, VA, requiring active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and a strong foundation in cloud-based data processing.

You will join a mission-focused team delivering secure, high-impact solutions, with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package in a full-time position.