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# Software Developer (Java, API, and Big Data Experience)

- **Company:** Ardent Principles
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $260,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, Applications Architecture, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Business Software, Cloud Engineering, File Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Unstructured Data, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Backend, AWS ECS, Containerization, Pyspark, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9305039/software-developer-java-api-and-big-data-experience

## About the Role

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:

Software Development & API Engineering: Demonstrated experience developing enterprise applications using Java and Python, including the design, development, maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting of scalable APIs and backend services.

Big Data & Data Processing: Proven expertise building and supporting Big Data solutions, including large-scale data processing, analytics, and high-performance applications that leverage structured and unstructured datasets.

Application Architecture & Integration: Experience designing robust, scalable system architectures that integrate APIs, data platforms, and business applications to support mission-critical operations.

Full Lifecycle Engineering: Skilled in the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and coding through testing, deployment, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and ongoing maintenance using Java, Python, and Big Data technologies.

Highly Desired Qualifications

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

Cloud Architecture & Enterprise Data Platforms: Experience designing cloud-native solutions within Sponsor cloud environments, leveraging enterprise data management services, catalog APIs, policy enforcement frameworks, and multi-account cloud governance best practices.

Big Data, Graph Analytics & Machine Learning: Proven expertise designing and operating large-scale big data systems, graph traversal capabilities using Apache Gremlin, high-performance data pipelines with Lambda, Step Functions, PySpark, and EMR, as well as developing MLOps pipelines for enterprise-scale applications.

Containerization, Microservices & Systems Engineering: Experience building and managing containerized and microservices-based architectures using AWS ECS, Fargate, and Kubernetes, with a strong understanding of system dependencies, infrastructure architecture, and end-to-end operational environments.
Technical Leadership, Customer Engagement & Operational Excellence: Skilled in IT Service Management, SLA management, customer consulting, requirements gathering, architecture planning, stakeholder communications, solution presentations, and maintaining traceability across programs while supporting Agile and cloud-focused delivery initiatives.

Desired Certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
AWS Machine Learning Certification(s)
Agile certification

## Description

Are you a passionate Software Developer who thrives on solving complex challenges with code and building solutions that make an impact? We are seeking a talented developer to help design, develop, and maintain mission-critical applications that power large-scale data environments and enterprise systems. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Java, Python, API development, and Big Data technologies to create scalable, high-performance applications and backend services that support critical business and operational objectives., We use cookies to ensure the basic functionalities of the website and to enhance your online experience. You can choose for each category to opt-in/out whenever you want. For more details relative to cookies and other sensitive data, please read the full privacy policy.

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