Product Engineer II – On-premises Kubernetes, ArcGIS Enterprise

ESRI; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 79,664 - 133,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave

Job summary

PowerToFly is seeking a talented software engineer to design and build the next generation of ArcGIS Enterprise. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities for self-managed Kubernetes clusters and develop automated testing procedures. Key qualifications include 2+ years in Kubernetes, scripting experience, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The position offers competitive total rewards with a salary range of $79,664-$133,120 USD, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Experience automating infrastructure using scripting.
• Strong background in software testing or development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new product capabilities.
• Research and test features of Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop automated tests and drive quality assurance.

Skills

Kubernetes management

Infrastructure automation

Cloud services knowledge

Problem-solving skills

RESTful APIs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, GIS, geography, or related field

Tools

Selenium

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

At Esri, we believe in helping our customers take on challenging geospatial problems and making a difference in the world. Join our team of talented and passionate engineers and help us build the next generation of ArcGIS Enterprise, a suite of products delivering state-of-the-art geospatial capability to thousands of our customers and millions of users worldwide.

Our team builds cutting‑edge, highly scalable, and reliable distributed software for on‑premises and the cloud. We make maps, geographic information, and analyses available on any device, anywhere, at any time. We are looking for a talented and experienced individual to help us design, build, test, and deliver the next generation cloud native architecture of ArcGIS Enterprise built using microservices. Members of this team develop a deep understanding of customer needs and product capabilities. Our product engineers provide a strong technical voice in the product development process and use the best tools available to build highly reliable, sustained, and evolutionary software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software developers, product managers and other cross‑functional teams to design, build, and deliver new ArcGIS Enterprise capabilities for self‑managed Kubernetes clusters like Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, and RKE2
• Research and test new features offered by Red Hat OpenShift, Tanzu, and RKE2
• Contribute to the design process for cloud‑native microservices based software product
• Develop automated tests and drive quality assurance processes
• Plan, execute, and certify software releases
• Prioritize and triage software issues from customers
• Contribute to software documentarian, blog posts and conference presentations
• Share workflows via help topics, blog posts, conference presentations, tutorials, and samples

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience deploying and managing stateful and stateless applications in self‑managed Kubernetes clusters
• Experience automating infrastructure and application provisioning using scripting and templating
• Familiarity with cloud‑based Kubernetes services such as ROSA and/or ARO
• Background in software testing and/or software development
• Strong understanding of private cloud environments, Linux networking, and Kubernetes service meshes
• Experience working with RESTful APIs through scripting
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and time‑management skills, with a passion for delivering high‑quality software in cross‑functional environments
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, GIS, geography, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or similar spatial technologies
• Ability to design and implement test plans and automation for UI and/or web services using tools like Selenium, JMeter, or ReadyAPI
• Understanding of Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes, including managed services (AKS, EKS, GKE) and platforms such as OpenShift, Tanzu, or RKE2
• Experience in deployment automation and infrastructure as code (such as Bash, Jenkins, Helm, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Solid grasp of cloud‑native principles and modern application design
• Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or DB2
• Experience using Java, Python, or similar scripting languages, with the ability to build and deliver production‑quality software

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 $79,664-$133,120 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Redlands, CA

Job Category: ArcGIS Product Engineering

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Experience Level: Early Career