Senior Engineer - ESRI Developer

Bank of America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking an ESRI GIS Engineer to define and lead the engineering approach for complex ArcGIS features, building scalable geospatial solutions and strong CI/CD practices. The role focuses on advancing ArcGIS Enterprise, Online, and web GIS applications while collaborating with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 1–5 years of Esri ArcGIS experience, proficiency in Python/JavaScript/.NET, and a solid understanding of GIS concepts and REST integrations.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience working with Esri ArcGIS technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS JavaScript API or SDKs.
• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data, and geodatabases.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, or .NET for geospatial development.
• Familiarity with REST services and API integrations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the engineering approach for complex features in ArcGIS environment.
• Define the technology stack and evaluate testing tools/frameworks for the teams.
• Enable CI/CD capabilities and optimize pipelines across teams.
• Guide best practices for high code performance and conduct code reviews.
• Develop and maintain ArcGIS web GIS applications using JS APIs and REST services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable geospatial solutions.

Skills

Esri ArcGIS

GIS concepts

Python

JavaScript

REST API

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise/Server

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS JavaScript API/SDKs

Job description

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in‑office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in‑office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Job Description: This job is responsible for defining and leading the engineering approach for complex features to deliver significant business outcomes. Key responsibilities of the job include delivering complex features and technology, enabling development efficiencies, providing technical thought leadership based on conducting multiple software implementations, and applying both depth and breadth in a number of technical competencies. Additionally, this job is accountable for end‑to‑end solution design and delivery. We are seeking an ESRI developer to strengthen our ArcGIS platform capabilities and address a critical skills gap within a highly specialized geospatial ecosystem. This role will be instrumental in advancing enterprise GIS initiatives, supporting mission‑critical applications, and enabling scalability of geospatial data services across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to join a team supporting a highly customized ArcGIS environment, where institutional knowledge is limited and demand for geospatial solutions continues to grow. The ideal candidates will bring a blend of technical expertise, problem‑solving ability, and a strong desire to grow within a niche and high‑impact domain.

Team & Environment Context

• Current environment requires specialized knowledge that is not widely available
• Existing team is lean and developing, with a need for stronger technical depth
• Significant opportunity to shape standards, improve processes, and mentor others
• High visibility role with impact across multiple lines of business

Success Measures

• Increased stability and performance of GIS applications
• Reduced incident volume and faster resolution times
• Successful delivery of new geospatial capabilities
• Improved documentation and knowledge transfer across the team
• Enhanced collaboration with business and vendor partners

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the design and engineering approach for complex features are consistent with the larger portfolio solution
• Define the technology tool stack for the solution and evaluate and adapt new testing tool/framework/practices for team(s)
• Enables team(s)/applications with Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) capabilities and engages with other technical stakeholders pertaining to efficient functioning of CI‑CD pipeline
• Guides and influences team(s) on design and best practices for high code performance –e.g. pairing, code reviews
• Provides end‑to‑end delivery of complex features, including automation, for either a single team or multiple teams, at the program level
• Conducts research, design prototyping and other exploration activities such as evaluating new toolsets and components for release management, CI/CD, and features
• Works with stakeholders to establish high‑level solution needs and with architects for technical requirements
• Design, develop, and maintain applications leveraging the Esri ArcGIS platform (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online)
• Build and support web GIS applications using technologies such as JavaScript APIs, ArcGIS SDKs, and REST services
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable geospatial solutions
• Support and optimize map services, feature services, and geodatabases
• Perform system integrations across enterprise platforms, including security, data pipelines, and external vendor systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex GIS‑related issues across environments
• Contribute to modernization efforts, including cloud adoption and evolving architecture strategies
• Document solutions and help build long‑term institutional knowledge within the team

Required Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience (flexible by level) working with Esri ArcGIS technologies
• Hands‑on experience with: ArcGIS Enterprise / ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Online ArcGIS JavaScript API or SDKs
• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data, and geodatabases
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, or .NET for geospatial development
• Familiarity with REST services and API integrations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting large‑scale, enterprise GIS environments
• Knowledge of Esri system architecture, deployments, and upgrades (e.g., 11.x environments)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Exposure to DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation)
• Experience working with vendors (e.g., Esri technical teams)
• Understanding of networked systems and security considerations for GIS applications

Skills

• Automation
• Influence
• Result Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Strategy Development
• Application Development
• Architecture
• Business Acumen
• Risk Management
• Solution Design
• Agile Practices
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• Solution Delivery
• Process Shift

Process Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

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