Ardent
Government
GISDeveloper/ApplicationEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“GIS Developer / Application Engineer at Ardent. Skills: GIS Development, Application Engineering, Geospatial Applications. Develop geospatial applications. Enhance geospatial services”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Troubleshooting
Federal government environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 3 years specialized experience, Experience developing web applications, Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, Proficiency in modern programming languages, Experience supporting geospatial data management, Experience troubleshooting enterprise applications, Knowledge of web services, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience developing with ArcGIS APIs, Experience supporting ArcGIS GeoEvent Server, Experience with cloud-native development, Experience supporting Kubernetes environments, Experience with GIS dashboards, Experience supporting federal geospatial programs, Experience with DevSecOps, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with automated deployment
What You'll Do.
Develop geospatial applications
Enhance geospatial services
Maintain geospatial applications
Design web-based GIS applications
Support ArcGIS Enterprise
Support geospatial web services
Develop geospatial visualization
Develop geospatial analysis
Develop data management
Integrate GIS applications
Support cloud-based solutions
Develop application documentation
Maintain technical specifications
Participate in testing
Participate in troubleshooting
Participate in performance tuning
Participate in deployment
Support development environments
Support testing environments
Support production environments
Support O&M environments
Collaborate with architects
Collaborate with engineers
Collaborate with stakeholders
Develop technical solutions
Support cybersecurity implementation
Support role-based access
Support privacy requirements
Assist with user support
Assist with issue resolution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with architects; Work with GIS analysts; Work with data teams; Work with stakeholders; Collaborate with architects; Collaborate with engineers; Collaborate with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
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 GIS Developer / Application Engineer to join our team. This is a remote position. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a GIS Developer / Application Engineer to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise geospatial applications within a federal environment. This role will be responsible for developing web-based GIS applications, dashboards, APIs, and geospatial services that enable users to access, visualize, analyze, and manage geospatial information across the enterprise. The GIS Developer / Application Engineer will work closely with architects, GIS analysts, data teams, and stakeholders to develop innovative geospatial solutions supporting operational and strategic mission requirements. Responsibilities and Duties: Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise geospatial applications and services. Design and develop web-based GIS applications, dashboards, workflows, and APIs. Support implementatio
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