Ardent
FullStackSoftwareDeveloper
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“Full Stack Software Developer at Ardent. Skills: Full Stack Development, Python, ReactJS, AWS, PostgreSQL. Design new features. Develop new features”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot application issues; Troubleshoot database issues; Troubleshoot infrastructure issues; Investigate defects; Diagnose issues; Resolve issues
Government background investigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years professional experience, 5+ years full stack development, Demonstrated Python experience, Demonstrated FastAPI experience, Proficiency in ReactJS, Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Proficiency in HTML5, Proficiency in CSS, Experience designing RESTful APIs, Experience developing RESTful APIs, Experience supporting RESTful APIs, Experience with API documentation, Experience with API versioning, Experience with PostgreSQL database design, Experience with PostgreSQL query optimization, Experience with PostgreSQL data modeling, Experience with PostgreSQL administration, Experience building Docker containers, Experience deploying Docker containers, Experience managing Docker containers, Working knowledge of AWS services, Experience in Agile development, Experience with Git, Experience with collaborative development, Understanding of secure coding, Understanding of testing, Understanding of debugging, Understanding of documentation, Ability to troubleshoot application issues, Ability to troubleshoot database issues, Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, Willing to undergo background investigation
What You'll Do.
Enhance front-end layers
Enhance back-end layers
Maintain RESTful APIs
Develop responsive interfaces
Develop accessible interfaces
Implement data models
Implement stored procedures
Manage stored procedures
Operate trunk-based development
Commit incremental changes
Participate in code reviews
Provide technical feedback
Receive technical feedback
Collaborate with engineers
Collaborate with product owners
Collaborate with analysts
Understand requirements
Deliver working software
Adhere to branching standards
Adhere to commit standards
Adhere to merge standards
Use short-lived feature branches
Maintain container images
Support deployment to AWS
Work within cloud infrastructure
Collaborate on environment configuration
Collaborate on secrets management
Collaborate on cloud resource usage
Contribute pipeline-compatible code
Investigate application defects
Diagnose application defects
Resolve application defects
Investigate performance issues
Diagnose performance issues
Resolve performance issues
Investigate security vulnerabilities
Diagnose security vulnerabilities
Resolve security vulnerabilities
Identify technical debt
Address technical debt
Improve maintainability
Improve test coverage
Monitor application behavior
Monitor application logs
Respond to operational issues
Write automated tests
Maintain automated tests
Participate in functional testing
Participate in user acceptance testing
Maintain technical documentation
Document architecture decisions
Document developer setup
Document operational procedures
Document environment configurations
Document known issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration; Collaborate with staff; Collaborate with stakeholders; Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with product owners; Collaborate with analysts; Collaborate with infrastructure staff
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Agile development, Sprint planning, Backlog refinement, Retrospectives
Full Job Description
At Ardent, we hire people who want more than a job — they want to serve a mission that matters. Our teams support the federal government’s most critical national security and defense priorities, helping protect the nation, strengthen resilience, and advance the technologies and capabilities that keep America secure. For veterans, cleared professionals, and purpose-driven innovators, Ardent is a place to continue serving alongside a team that understands the importance of the mission and the people behind it. We also know top talent has choices, which is why we back our mission with benefits and flexibility that stand out: competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, federal holidays off, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, wellness stipends, and a culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability. If you want to build something meaningful, while enjoying the kind of flexibility and support that you need to do your best work — Ardent is where your next mission begins. Ardent is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to join our team. This is a onsite position in Washington DC. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a professional full stack software development services to support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of web applications and supporting backend services. This engagement is focused on continuous delivery of working software through iterative development cycles, adherence to modern engineering practices, and close collaboration with technical staff and stakeholders. The Developer shall provide development expertise across the full application stack, including Python-based backend APIs (FastAPI), ReactJS-based front-end interfaces, PostgreSQL databases, and containerized deployments targeting AWS cloud infrastructure. The Developer shall operate within the trunk-based development workflow, contributing clean, reviewed, and well-documented code through shared branching strategies wi
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