Web Developer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Ardent is seeking a Web Developer to join our team.  

This is an on-site position, located in Quantico, VA - all candidates must currently hold an active TOP SECRET Clearance.

Position Description:

Ardent is seeking a Web Developer to support the development and maintenance of modern web applications for federal government programs. This role focuses on front-end development using modern JavaScript frameworks while integrating with enterprise back-end systems, including ITSM and geospatial platforms. The developer will build responsive, accessible, and high-performing user interfaces while ensuring compliance with federal accessibility standards and supporting secure, mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and maintain front-end web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Integrate front-end applications with REST APIs, including ITSM and geospatial services.
• Work with ArcGIS API for JavaScript and other geospatial web technologies as needed.
• Apply UI/UX design principles to enhance usability and user experience.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 and web accessibility standards.
• Utilize tools such as npm/yarn, Webpack/Vite, and Git for development and version control.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and stakeholders to support system integration.
• Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization of web applications.
• Participate in Agile development processes and contribute to team deliverables.

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of front-end development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience integrating REST APIs.
• Experience with development tools such as npm/yarn, Webpack/Vite, and Git.
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and web accessibility standards.
• Experience integrating with enterprise back-end systems.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with ArcGIS API for JavaScript.
• Experience with D3.js or other data visualization libraries.
• DHS Trusted Tester certification.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo and maintain a 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.