Software Development Engineer II – CI/CD & Platform Automation (Mission-Focused)
Esri · Vienna, Virginia, United States · Posted Jun 23, 2026
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Overview
Help build and scale the deployment platforms that power mission critical software.
As a Software Development Engineer II focused on CI/CD and platform automation, you will design and implement tools, pipelines, and automation frameworks that enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery across enterprise environments.
You will work on systems that support continuous integration, automated testing, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment at scale, ensuring that mission critical applications can be built, tested, and released efficiently.
This role combines software engineering with DevOps and platform engineering principles, ideal for engineers who are passionate about automation, system reliability, and improving developer productivity in complex environments.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Washington, DC area for this position.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation
Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
Work with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies
Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release
Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package
Requirements
2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation
Hands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworks
Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deployments
Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)
US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
Recommended Qualifications
Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
CompTIA Security + certification
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
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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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