Backend Developer with Security Clearance

Job Description
Overview In this position, you will build software leveraging Esri's products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that matter. You'll work alongside engineers and mentors in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values learning, innovation, and purpose.

From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you'll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions. This team supports Defense and Intel clients. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers to deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the web and mobile applications you create.

The Professional Services division is the consulting and implementation arm of Esri. We break ground in new markets, push the technology envelope and ultimately deliver transformational solutions to high profile clients worldwide. The Professional Services organization is comprised of nearly 1,000 talented business and technical professionals who strive every day to help our users be successful. Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the St. Louis, MO area for this position. Also open to Washington DC.

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 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
Additional Skills & Qualifications 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.