Geospatial Backend Engineer – APIs, Python & Node

Esri; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 97,240 - 162,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave

Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Job summary

Esri is looking for a backend software engineer in Washington, D.C. to build software leveraging its products and APIs to create geospatial processing services and automation solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with dynamic engineers in a team environment.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in backend software development, including proficiency in Python and JavaScript. The compensation range is competitive, including a base salary between $97,240 and $162,240 USD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services that power geospatial processing.
• Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python.
• Collaborate with DevOps and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions.

Skills

Backend software engineering

Python

JavaScript/Node.js

REST APIs

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Geospatial platforms

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or STEM

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Job description

Esri is looking for a backend software engineer in Washington, D.C. to build software leveraging its products and APIs to create geospatial processing services and automation solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration with dynamic engineers in a team environment.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in backend software development, including proficiency in Python and JavaScript. The compensation range is competitive, including a base salary between $97,240 and $162,240 USD.