Software Development Engineer II â Python

Esri; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading GIS software company is seeking a driven software engineer to build and maintain backend services and APIs. You will design scalable systems, implement enterprise solutions, and utilize modern technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in managing Kubernetes and backend development in Python. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience managing Kubernetes, logging and monitoring, and container technologies.
• Experience with CLI tools or backend service development, particularly in Python.
• Ability to work closely with software developers in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure enterprise systems to meet user expectations.
• Manage infrastructure and various project workflows daily.
• Operate microservices supporting infrastructure monitoring.

Skills

Managing Kubernetes

Software development in Python

Continuous integration and deployment

Excellent communication skills

Problem analysis and resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

Cloud systems (AWS, Azure, Google)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a software engineer who is driven to build and maintain large-scale backend services and API. You would be responsible for the systems design development and delivery ArcGIS Image Dedicated services that helps users to host and process imagery at scale. This includes designing flexible extensible systems that have a great developer experience fast and reliable performance and robust operations with high-availability and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Work with developers technical architects and business analysts to implement and configure enterprise systems and technologies to meet user expectations and business objectives
• Manage infrastructure and process workflows various projects on day-today basis
• Operate microservices that support infrastructure monitoring and management functions
• Manage continuous integration software build systems
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes to allow dynamic and reliable application development and deployment
• Respond to alerts; troubleshoot problems
• Help develop and extend Various Imagery Implementation
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement solutions to address these

Requirements

• 2 years of experience managing Kubernetes (AKS EKS GKE) logging and monitoring (ELK Prometheus) and container technologies (Docker)
• Experience with CLI tools or backend service development particularly in Python
• Continuous integration continuous deployment Git Jenkins
• Ability to clearly analyze and describe problems and propose solutions
• Ability to work closely with software developers product engineers and documentation writers to build quality software in a constantly evolving agile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong experience working with the following:
  • Various Cloud system (AWS Azure Google)
  • Docker Kubernetes
  • Python
• Understanding of large high performance highly scalable highly resilient cloud-based architectures including replication/failover distributed architectures caches auto scaling rate limiting and security
• Prior experience with software development and release of commercial software