Cloud Developer

Cloud Developer

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: McLean, VA

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

Description

Are you excited about designing and managing cloud infrastructure? Ardent Principles is seeking a full-time Cloud Developer to join our innovative team onsite in McLean, VA

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 range of $130,000 to $260,000 annually, dependent on level of skills and experience, 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!

Who We Are:

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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 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!