Application Developer

Ardent; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent is seeking an Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain geospatial applications supporting DHS GMO programs. You will focus on building user interfaces, workflows, and APIs that enable efficient access, processing, and sharing geospatial data across enterprise systems.

You will collaborate with data, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure geospatial solutions, ensuring compliance with DHS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/IT/GIS or related field.
• 3+ years of application development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and API development.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications including UI, workflows, and APIs for DHS geospatial systems.
• Design, build, and maintain apps integrating geospatial data platforms and enterprise systems.
• Support geospatial apps across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Develop scripts and automated workflows for data processing and integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure testing, debugging, and deployment aligned with SDLC.

Skills

Python

C++

APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/IT/GIS or related

Job description

Why do you need to choose between doing important work and having a fulfilling life?At Ardent, we have both. Ardent employeesare committed to solving our customers’ most difficult problems—and weare 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 an Application Developerto join our team.

This is a remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking an Application Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of geospatial applications in support of DHS Geospatial Management Office (GMO) programs. This role focuses on building user interfaces, workflows, and APIs that enable efficient access, processing, and dissemination of geospatial data across enterprise systems.

The Application Developer will work across data, architecture, and engineering teams to support the integration of geospatial data services, automate workflows, and enhance system functionality. This position contributes to the full software development lifecycle, supporting scalable, secure, and mission‑aligned geospatial solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop applications to include user interfaces, workflows, and APIs supporting DHS geospatial systems.
• Design, build, and maintain applications that integrate with geospatial data platforms, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Support development and maintenance of geospatial applications across cloud and on‑premise environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automated workflows to support data processing, validation, and integration.
• Support integration of geospatial data services, including REST‑based services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate mission and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in system design, development, and implementation activities across the software development lifecycle.
• Support deployment, configuration, and maintenance of geospatial applications and tools.
• Ensure compliance with DHS standards, security requirements, and system architecture guidelines.
• Contribute to documentation including system design, development processes, and application functionality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in application development.
• Experience developing applications including user interfaces, workflows, and APIs.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
• Experience working with APIs and integrating REST‑based services.
• Experience supporting geospatial or data‑driven applications and systems.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices, including testing and deployment.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal government or DHS programs.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS or other geospatial platforms.
• Experience working in cloud environments and integrating applications with cloud‑based data platforms.
• Experience with scripting and automation for data processing workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government issued background investigation process. We highly encourage all Veterans and those with disabilities to apply.

Ardent is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate 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, gender expression, or any other basis protected by state, local, or federal law.