Why 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 employees. 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. 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 sets 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 ArcGIS Developer to join our team.  

This is an on-site role in Huntsville, Alabama which was recently ranked #1 Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report as well as the 3rd most affordable place to live and #16 fastest-growing place to live. A relocation assistance package will be provided to the selected candidate.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a highly motivated ArcGIS Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our technical lead and systems integration team to develop innovative solutions for ArcGIS Enterprise users.

ArcGIS Enterprise is a powerful web GIS software that enables users to analyze, visualize, and share geographic content to address real-world challenges. As an ArcGIS Developer, you will create and enhance tools and applications using the ArcGIS REST and Python API, automating tasks such as map production, web service publishing, data source updates, and web map generation.

Your work will directly support the FBI’s GEOINT program, focusing on critical automation tasks to manage deployments, metrics, user access, and more. You will operate within an Agile framework, developing data-driven solutions for incident operations and national security events. This includes building web and mobile applications using Esri Dashboard, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Survey 123, WebApp Builder, and other tools.

Our fast-paced environment requires a high level of engagement, a positive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills. At Ardent, we are dedicated to the success of our customers and the defense of the United States. By joining our collaborative and vibrant team, you will leverage your creativity and technical expertise to support multiple project teams within the Department of Justice. We look forward to welcoming a talented individual who shares our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities:

  • Code Development and Automation: Write, debug, modify, and test code and scripts to automate custom workflows within ArcGIS Enterprise software, using Python and JavaScript in a Windows environment. Rapidly prototype and test scripts in an interactive environment.
  • Web Application Integration: Utilize the ESRI REST API to integrate web applications with back-end web services. Leverage ArcGIS REST and Python API for integrating web applications.
  • Tool and Application Development: Build custom ArcGIS geoprocessing tools and web applications. Extend desktop functionality, clean and organize data, and connect to other software platforms. Develop APIs and establish connections with other software platforms to integrate with ArcGIS Enterprise and provide web mapping functionalities.
  • Client Support and Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot client issues related to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture. Maintain and create geospatial APIs, including ESRI's ArcGIS Server APIs (JavaScript, REST, Python). Enhance APIs to facilitate seamless data access and integration.
  • Complex Analysis and Map Development: Develop GIS tools and applications to perform complex analyses and create multi-layered maps using appropriate tools from the GIS application suite and other programming environments.
  • Cloud-Based Solutions: Envision, design, and develop cloud-based web applications and data management strategies for large-scale deployment and management within the Homeland Security community. Experience with cloud computing concepts and environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
  • Customer Interaction and Needs Assessment: Become a technical expert in ArcGIS, confidently speaking with customers about ESRI technology and anticipating their needs. Participate and lead brainstorming sessions to transform business needs into accurate technical requirements and viable products using ArcGIS tools.
  • Innovation and Technology Adoption: Suggest new technologies and approaches, often demonstrating and championing their use. Estimate the duration and effort required for programming tasks through collaboration with SMEs and leads.
  • Data Management: Strong understanding of geodatabases and DBMS technology. Perform complex data management tasks, including data conversion, ETL processes, and database optimization. Experience with PostgreSQL or other RDBMS.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Programming, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Cartography, IT-focused discipline, or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of GIS application development, programming experience, or GIS experience
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance 
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript programming languages.
  • Experience with ArcGIS REST and Python API for automating GIS tasks and integrating web applications.
  • Ability to develop and maintain geospatial APIs, including ESRI's ArcGIS Server APIs (JavaScript, REST, Python).
  • Design and implement solutions to extract, transform, and load (ETL) geospatial data
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and services relevant to GIS.
  • Strong understanding of geodatabases and DBMS technology.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and support ArcGIS Enterprise applications.
  • Knowledge of GIS/geospatial workflows (geostatistical analysis, geoprocessing, geocoding).
  • Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing).
  • Working knowledge of modern web technology, including web servers, web browsers, HTTP methods, and browser developer tools.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical computer users both orally and in writing.
  • Adaptability in the face of demand changes, setbacks, and transitions.
  • Motivated, highly engaging, and a problem solver; key to succeeding in this environment.

Recommended Qualifications:

  • Strong background in Python programming language.
  • Experience leveraging ArcGIS REST and Python API for integrating web applications.
  • Experience utilizing ArcPy to perform data conversion or data management.
  • Experience building custom ArcGIS geoprocessing tools and web applications.
  • Experience deploying, upgrading, and/or administrating an ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Experience operating and maintaining a multi-machine or single-machine ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise application deployment and system architecture.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or other RDBMS.
  • Working knowledge or experience with cloud computing concepts and environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS; providing application-level technical support.
  • Version control of the Operating System, ArcGIS Enterprise, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software, or other native software.
  • Perform Operating System updates and ArcGIS software updates to mitigate bugs.

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.

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