Software Developer II – Web GIS SDK

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is hiring a Software Engineer to implement, test, and maintain capabilities in the Web GIS SDK core libraries and web component packages. You will build reusable components, follow API conventions, and help design clear APIs while resolving defects of moderate complexity.

You will write automated tests, contribute to documentation, and ensure performance, accessibility, and internationalization requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply software engineering principles such as modular design, abstraction, maintainability, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with standards-based web components or component-based development using a modern web framework.
• Familiarity with source control, package management, and software build tools.
• Ability to follow established engineering practices and apply feedback from code and design reviews.
• Ability to analyze problems, consider relevant factors, and implement solutions with appropriate guidance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, GIS, mathematics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with API compatibility, versioning, and deprecation concepts.
• Experience with web GIS technologies, mapping libraries, spatial data formats, or geospatial services.
• Experience with Astro, Storybook, or comparable documentation and component-development tools.
• Familiarity with monorepos and shared-package development.
• Experience with test automation, continuous integration, build tooling, or software release workflows.
• Familiarity with web accessibility, internationalization, or localization practices.
• Interest in developer tools, technical documentation, and developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, document, and maintain capabilities in the Web GIS SDK’s core libraries and web component packages.
• Build reusable web components and supporting utilities by following established architectural and API conventions.
• Participate in the design and implementation of clear, consistent, and well-documented APIs.
• Investigate and resolve software defects and development issues of limited or moderate complexity.
• Write automated tests and use established development practices to improve software quality and maintainability.
• Contribute to developer documentation, code examples, demonstrations, and interactive learning resources.
• Help ensure software meets established performance, accessibility, internationalization, and localization requirements.
• Work with shared packages, package-management tools, and monorepo development workflows.
• Contribute to build, test, continuous integration, and release workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team planning.
• Collaborate with teammates, communicate progress and technical challenges, and seek guidance when needed.

Skills

Web components

Modern web framework

Source control

Automated testing

CI/CD

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Astro

Storybook

Monorepo tooling

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, test, document, and maintain capabilities in the Web GIS SDK’s core libraries and web component packages
• Build reusable web components and supporting utilities by following established architectural and API conventions
• Participate in the design and implementation of clear, consistent, and well-documented APIs
• Investigate and resolve software defects and development issues of limited or moderate complexity
• Write automated tests and use established development practices to improve software quality and maintainability
• Contribute to developer documentation, code examples, demonstrations, and interactive learning resources
• Help ensure software meets established performance, accessibility, internationalization, and localization requirements
• Work with shared packages, package-management tools, and monorepo development workflows
• Contribute to build, test, continuous integration, and release workflows
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team planning
• Collaborate with teammates, communicate progress and technical challenges, and seek guidance when needed

Requirements

• Ability to apply software engineering principles such as modular design, abstraction, maintainability, and automated testing
• Familiarity with standards-based web components or component-based development using a modern web framework
• Familiarity with source control, package management, and software build tools
• Ability to follow established engineering practices and apply feedback from code and design reviews
• Ability to analyze problems, consider relevant factors, and implement solutions with appropriate guidance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, GIS, mathematics, or a related field
• Familiarity with API compatibility, versioning, and deprecation concepts
• Experience with web GIS technologies, mapping libraries, spatial data formats, or geospatial services
• Experience with Astro, Storybook, or comparable documentation and component-development tools
• Familiarity with monorepos and shared-package development
• Experience with test automation, continuous integration, build tooling, or software release workflows
• Familiarity with web accessibility, internationalization, or localization practices
• Interest in developer tools, technical documentation, and developer experience
• 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