Backend Software Engineer – TS/SCI
Esri
$97,240 - $162,240 / year
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Description
Overview
Build Software that Supports Critical National Security Missions.
Join Esri`s Professional Services team and develop the backend services, APIs, integrations, and data capabilities that power mission-critical geospatial solutions. You`ll work across Python, Java/Node.js, APIs, cloud and containerized environments while helping Defense and Intelligence customer solve complex technical problems.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the St. Louis, MO area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Backend services and REST APIs
- Python, Java and Node.js development
- Enterprise system integrations
- Data ingestion and processing workflows
- Cloud and containerized environments
- Docker and Kubernetes
- Secure software architectures
- ArcGIS Enterprise integrations
- Reliability, testing, monitoring, and observability
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
- Professional experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node,js and Java
- 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
Recommended Qualifications
- Master's degree 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 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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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.
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
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 askcareers@esri.com 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.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- stock options
- life insurance
About this role
Esri's Professional Services team is seeking a backend engineer to develop geospatial software for defense and intelligence customers. You'll build backend services, REST APIs, and data processing workflows using Python, Java, and Node.js, working with containerized environments and ArcGIS Enterprise integrations to solve complex national security problems. The role emphasizes secure architectures, reliable distributed systems, and hands-on technical problem-solving across cloud platforms.
The position requires at least two years of professional backend engineering experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java. You'll need solid experience designing REST APIs and service-based architectures, familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, and a background working with enterprise geospatial platforms or similar large-scale systems. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, GIS, or a related STEM field is required, along with US citizenship and an active or current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
This is an in-office role based in Globe, Arizona, with a salary range of $97,240 to $162,240. Esri offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, and a minimum of 80 hours of vacation annually. The company provides relocation assistance for candidates relocating to the area.
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