Backend Software Engineer TS/SCI

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

#LI-SS2

#LI-Onsite