As a Software Development Engineer II at Esri, you will design and develop scalable backend services and APIs that support mission-critical geospatial applications for Defense and Intelligence operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create reliable systems that process large-scale data into actionable insights. You will work in secure, distributed environments and tackle complex backend challenges. Esri offers relocation assistance for this position in Redlands, CA.

• 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
• Experience working in containerized environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
• 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 Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a STEM-related field

• 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