Software Development Engineer II – Back-End (Mission-Focused | ArcGIS) Join Esri`s team and build backend systems that power mission critical geospatial applications supporting Defense and Intelligence operations.
Key Responsibilities Build backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities
Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python
Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments
Develop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows
Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources
Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments
Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observability
Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions
Requirements 2+ years of skilled backend software engineering experience
Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architectures
Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms
Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies and middleware services and automation of GIS or data processing tasks
Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
Solid fundamentals in API design, software/system design, and testing and debugging distributed services
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,



Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
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 with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL,PostGIS, SQL Server, and more)
Exposure to event-driven architecture, batch processing, or distributed data workflows
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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.
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