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 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 a Web Application Developer to join our team.  As a Web Application Developer, you will utilize your expertise to design, implement, and maintain applications that facilitate data-driven decision-making processes. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to the development of innovative solutions that address critical needs in areas such as urban planning, environmental management, infrastructure development, and emergency response. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through the fusion of technology and geography, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

This is a remote position.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a Web Application Developer. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the development and enhancement of web-based applications that empower our clients to visualize, analyze, and interpret geospatial data effectively.

In addition, you will collaborate with other team members, project sponsors, and government personnel to devise practical solutions to problems.  

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy web-based applications.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and develop scalable solutions to meet project objectives.

• Integrate functionalities into web applications, including mapping, geocoding, spatial analysis, and visualization.

• Conduct testing and troubleshooting to ensure the functionality, performance, and reliability of applications.

• Stay abreast of emerging application technologies and industry trends to enhance our offerings and maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5-9 years of professional experience in web development..

• Proficiency programing languages and frameworks (JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or PHP, as well as experience with relevant frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, or Django)

• Understanding of Web Development Principles and Technologies (Web development principles, including HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP protocols, and browser compatibility issues.
• Excellent problem-solving and Debugging skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Experience working in the Continuous Development Lifecycle.

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.