Geospatial Application Developer

Ardent

Geospatial Application Developer for Ardent, supporting application development for enterprise geospatial solutions in a federal environment. Collaborating with various teams to meet mission needs.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaScript.NETPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++JavaScriptC#.NETGIS application developmentAPI developmentweb application developmentgeospatial data managementapplication testing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsindependenceability to support multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Bachelor’s degree in GeographyBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Engineering