[Remote] GIS Developer / Application Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ardent is a company focused on supporting the federal government’s national security and defense priorities. They are seeking a GIS Developer / Application Engineer to develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise geospatial applications in a remote capacity, working with various stakeholders to create innovative geospatial solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise geospatial applications and services
- Design and develop web-based GIS applications, dashboards, workflows, and APIs
- Support implementation and maintenance of ArcGIS Enterprise environments and geospatial web services
- Develop applications supporting geospatial visualization, analysis, and data management activities
- Integrate GIS applications with enterprise systems, data platforms, and business applications
- Support migration and modernization efforts involving cloud-based geospatial solutions
- Develop and maintain application documentation, technical specifications, and user guides
- Participate in testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and deployment activities
- Support development, testing, production, and operations and maintenance (O&M) environments
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical solutions
- Support implementation of cybersecurity, role-based access, and privacy requirements within applications
- Assist with user support, training, and issue resolution activities
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience developing GIS applications or geospatial software solutions
- Experience developing web applications, APIs, workflows, or dashboards
- Experience working with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, or related Esri technologies
- Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, .NET, or similar technologies
- 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 and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing applications using ArcGIS APIs and SDKs
- Experience supporting ArcGIS GeoEvent Server
- Experience with cloud-native application development
- Experience supporting Kubernetes-based environments
- Experience with GIS dashboards, analytics, and visualization tools
- Experience supporting federal government geospatial programs
- Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, or automated deployment processes
- Esri technical certifications
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Flexible PTO
- Federal holidays off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development support
- Wellness stipends
- A culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability
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