Software Development Engineer II- Back End

Overview

In this position, you will build software leveraging Esri's products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that matter. You'll work alongside engineers and mentors in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values learning, innovation, and purpose. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you'll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions.

This team supports Defense and Intel clients. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers to deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the web and mobile applications you create.

The Professional Services division is the consulting and implementation arm of Esri. We break ground in new markets, push the technology envelope and ultimately deliver transformational solutions to high profile clients worldwide. The Professional Services organization is comprised of nearly 1,000 talented business and technical professionals who strive every day to help our users be successful.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.

Responsibilities

Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities

Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python

Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments

Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows

Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources

Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments

Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability

Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions

Requirements

2+ years of professional backend software engineering experience

Professional experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node,js and Java

Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures

Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms

Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies and middleware services and automation of GIS or data processing tasks

Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)

Solid fundamentals in API design, software/system design, and testing and debugging distributed services

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field

Esri certification

CompTIA Security + certification

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools

Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions

Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services

Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures

Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL,PostGIS, SQL Server, and more)

Exposure to event-driven architecture, batch processing, or distributed data workflows

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$97,240 $162,240 USD

The Company

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