Software Development Engineer II – Front-End (Mission-Focused | ArcGIS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave

Twelve paid holidays throughout the year

Job summary

ESRI is seeking a Software Development Engineer II to design and develop modern web interfaces that transform data into compelling user experiences. This role requires collaboration with various teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in web design and front-end libraries like React or Angular, and must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Our total rewards strategy includes competitive health benefits and a generous salary range from $97,240 to $162,240.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Professional experience with web design and front-end development.
• Experience with front-end development libraries such as React, Angular, Vue.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and reliability.

Skills

Web design

Front-end development

Problem-solving

Communication

High scalability solutions

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

Tools

React

Angular

Vue

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Overview

Join Esri's team and build intuitive, high‑performance front‑end applications that power mission‑critical geospatial systems supporting Defense and Intelligence operations.

As a Software Development Engineer II, you will design and develop modern web interfaces that transform complex data into interactive, visually compelling user experiences. Your work will enable users to explore, analyze, and act on data through responsive, scalable applications.

You will collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and product teams to deliver seamless, end‑to‑end solutions, bringing together data, analytics, and user experience in environments where usability and performance are critical.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Washington, DC area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back‑end services and APIs
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end solutions
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and reliability
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Support production systems and troubleshoot issues as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Professional experience with web design and web front‑end development
• Experience with front‑end development libraries such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.
• Background building high‑availability and high‑scalability solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Creative problem‑solving skills and proven good judgement
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
• Esri certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
• 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.

Base salary range: $97,240 – $162,240 USD.

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.