Geospatial Information Systems

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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. 

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Ardent is seeking a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Developer to join our team.  You will be contributing to cutting-edge geospatial solutions for federal government contracts. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in GIS development to design and implement geospatial applications, ensuring compatibility with government project requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong programming skills, a deep understanding of GIS technologies, and experience in delivering solutions for federal clients. If you’re passionate about advancing geospatial technology in a government contracting environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative team.

This is a remote/hybrid position. Will be onsite at various locations. Initially will be onsite in Hampton Roads, VA. 

Position Description:

Ardent is hiring a GIS Developer supporting a prestigious geospatial government agency and program. We are seeking an accomplished GIS Developer to join our dedicated team, that has the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and play a pivotal role in advancing space and Earth sciences. As a GIS Developer supporting the our client, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying geospatial applications and capabilities that underpin business and mission activities. Your technical expertise will be instrumental in creating and maintaining web-based GIS applications and APIs to facilitate data access and analysis.

Responsibilities:

Application Development:

• Design, develop, and deploy geospatial applications and capabilities to meet business and mission requirements.
• Create and maintain web-based GIS applications, ensuring optimal user experience and performance.

Geospatial Application Interfaces (APIs):

• Maintain and create geospatial application program interfaces (APIs), including ESRI’s ArcGIS Server APIs (JavaScript, REST, and Python).
• Enhance APIs to facilitate seamless data access and integration.

JavaScript Libraries:

• Utilize multiple JavaScript libraries, including Dojo, jQuery, Leaflet, etc., to enhance geospatial functionality.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in geospatial technology and libraries.

Software Expertise:

• Leverage your knowledge of past and current versions of geospatial software programs, including ESRI’s ArcGIS products (ArcGIS Server, etc.).
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the ESRI Enterprise platform.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in .NET, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS, Python, and Java for application development.
• Work with various RDBMS software, including but not limited to Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL.
• Design, develop, and deploy geospatial applications and capabilities to support business and mission activities.
• Maintain and create geospatial application program interfaces (APIs), including ESRI’s ArcGIS Server APIs.
• Utilize multiple JavaScript libraries and geospatial software programs, including ESRI products.
• Proficiency in .NET, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS, Python, and Java.
• Familiarity with various RDBMS software.
• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively within a multi-discipline team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in application development, with at least five (5) years in GIS application development.
• Proven experience in documenting code and performing version control using industry-standard tools.

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.

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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.