Geospatial Application Developer

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 Geospatial Application Developer to join our team. This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC. Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Geospatial Application Developer to support application development efforts for enterprise geospatial solutions within a federal environment. This role will support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of geospatial applications, user interfaces, workflows, APIs, and related services. The Geospatial Application Developer will collaborate with application developers, GIS professionals, infrastructure teams, security teams, and other program stakeholders to ensure applications meet federal IT requirements and support mission needs. Responsibilities and Duties: Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise geospatial applications, user interfaces, workflows, and APIs. Support new development and maintenance of existing geospatial solutions. Develop web-based GIS applications, dashboards, and integration workflows. Support implementation and maintenance of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, and related geospatial services. Develop applications supporting geospatial data visualization, analysis, and management activities. Integrate geospatial applications with enterprise systems, data platforms, and business applications. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, data, and program teams to ensure applications meet DHS IT requirements. Participate in application testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, deployment, and maintenance activities. Develop and maintain technical documentation, application specifications, and user guides. Support cybersecurity, role-based access, and privacy requirements within application development activities. Support development, testing, production, and operations and maintenance environments. Assist with user support, training, and issue resolution activities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Experience developing applications including user interfaces, workflows, and APIs. Proficiency with programming languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript, C#, .NET, or similar technologies. Experience supporting new development and/or maintenance of existing geospatial solutions. Experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, or related Esri technologies. Experience developing web applications, dashboards, workflows, or APIs. Experience supporting geospatial data management and GIS workflows. Experience troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining enterprise applications. Knowledge of web services, APIs, and application integration principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and support multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Computer Scien…