United States onlyWhy do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life? At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employees are committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and we are committed to the well-being, personal goals, and professional development of our employee. We are “All In.” We put forth our strongest effort possible to get the mission accomplished and we do it together. We respect the skills and experience you bring to the Ardent team. And we provide a rewarding environment to help you succeed.
We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth. A collective service mindset underpins our work, and a shared camaraderie to serve clients, colleagues and our communities set us apart. Our full commitment to being "All In" for our employees and our clients is not just our approach, it is our standard. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, choose Ardent and make a difference with us.
Ardent is seeking a Mid-Level GIS Application Developer to join our team. As a GIS Developer, you will utilize your expertise in GIS technologies and programming languages to design, implement, and maintain geospatial applications that facilitate data-driven decision-making processes. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address critical needs in areas such as urban planning, environmental management, infrastructure development, and emergency response. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through the fusion of technology and geography, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity and join us in shaping a better future through spatial intelligence.
This is a remote position.
Position Description:
Ardent is seeking a Mid-Level GIS Application Developer with a strong background in GIS, particularly with expertise in Esri products. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the development and enhancement of web-based GIS applications that empower our clients to visualize, analyze, and interpret geospatial data effectively.
In addition, you will collaborate with other team members, project sponsors, and government personnel to devise practical solutions to problems.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy web-based GIS applications using Esri technologies.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and develop scalable solutions to meet project objectives.
- Integrate GIS functionalities into web applications, including mapping, geocoding, spatial analysis, and visualization.
- Utilize APIs to customize and extend Esri ArcGIS platform capabilities according to project requirements.
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting to ensure the functionality, performance, and reliability of GIS applications.
- Stay abreast of emerging GIS technologies and industry trends to enhance our offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5-9 years of professional experience in web development, with a focus on GIS applications.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and/or .NET.
- Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, ArcGIS Dashboards, Survey 123).
- Familiarity with spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial) and GIS data formats (e.g., GeoJSON, Shapefile).
- Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML5, VertiGIS, CSS3, RESTful APIs) and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Preferred:
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Experience working in the Continuous Development Lifecycle.
Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be U.S. Citizens willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process.
Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
