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# Backend Software Engineer - TS/SCI

- **Company:** Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
- **Location:** Redlands, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $97,240.0 - $162,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Distributed Data Store, Middleware, Spatial Databases, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, PostGIS, Secure Coding, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Esri GIS (Software), Data Logging, Data Processing, Grafana, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.esri.com/careers/5264431007

## About the Role

* 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, * 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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