Software Development Engineer II – CI/CD & Platform Automation (Mission-Focused)

Esri; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 97,240 - 162,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading health and welfare benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Esri is seeking a Software Development Engineer II based in Vienna, Virginia, to enhance CI/CD and platform automation. You will design automation frameworks to ensure efficient software delivery across cloud environments.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining CI/CD pipelines and optimizing Docker environments. A Bachelor's in Computer Science is required, along with 2+ years of relevant experience. The total rewards package includes leading health benefits and a competitive base salary ranging from $97,240 to $162,240 USD.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation.
• Hands on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with Docker and YAML configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native workflows.
• Architect Docker environments for consistent build/test runners.
• Implement automated security checks for software artifacts.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline design

Platform automation

Docker

Ansible

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Security gatekeeping

Dependency management

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Help build and scale the deployment platforms that power mission critical software.

As a Software Development Engineer II focused on CI/CD and platform automation, you will design and implement tools, pipelines, and automation frameworks that enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery across enterprise environments.

You will work on systems that support continuous integration, automated testing, infrastructure provisioning, and deployment at scale, ensuring that mission critical applications can be built, tested, and released efficiently.

This role combines software engineering with DevOps and platform engineering principles, ideal for engineers who are passionate about automation, system reliability, and improving developer productivity in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on‑premises build automation
• Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
• Work with the team to help lead the design of the next‑generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies
• Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
• Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
• Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release
• Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
• Oversee the lifecycle of third‑party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation
• Hands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
• Experience working with YAML‑based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworks
• Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container‑based deployments
• Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
• Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
• Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
• Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
• Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
• Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
• CompTIA Security + certification
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments

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

$97,240 - $162,240 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.