Geospatial Backend Engineer II - Real-Time APIs

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 programs

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Esri is looking for a Software Development Engineer II in Washington, DC, to design and develop scalable backend services for mission-critical geospatial applications. This role involves creating APIs and collaborating with teams to optimize system performance and reliability in defense and intelligence operations.

The ideal candidate should have 2+ years in backend software engineering with expertise in Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java. A Top Secret Security Clearance is required. Esri offers competitive benefits, including relocation assistance and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures.
• US citizenship with Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

JavaScript/Node.js

Java

API design

Docker

Kubernetes

Geospatial platforms

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Esri is looking for a Software Development Engineer II in Washington, DC, to design and develop scalable backend services for mission-critical geospatial applications. This role involves creating APIs and collaborating with teams to optimize system performance and reliability in defense and intelligence operations.

The ideal candidate should have 2+ years in backend software engineering with expertise in Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java. A Top Secret Security Clearance is required. Esri offers competitive benefits, including relocation assistance and a diverse workplace.