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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer II- Back End - **Company:** Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Interfaces, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Middleware, Spatial Databases, Mobile Application Software, 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, Data Ingestion, Grafana, Backend, Agentic-AI, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-development-engineer-ii-back-end-saint-louis-mo--c10a9ede-4faf-4de3-83c6-98440ebc0226 ## 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 #LI-SS2 #LI-Onsite ## Description OverviewIn 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. ResponsibilitiesBuild backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilitiesDevelop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and PythonCreate and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environmentsDevelop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflowsBuild connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sourcesSupport deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environmentsImprove reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observabilityCollaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutionsRequirements2+ years of professional backend software engineering experienceProfessional experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node,js and JavaExperience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architecturesExperience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platformsFamiliarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies and middleware services and automation of GIS or data processing tasksExperience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)Solid fundamentals in API design, software/system design, and testing and debugging distributed servicesStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skillsUS citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related fieldRecommended QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related fieldEsri certificationCompTIA Security + certificationExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability toolsExposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelinesExperience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensionsExperience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map servicesFamiliarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architecturesExperience 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 OverviewIn 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. ResponsibilitiesBuild backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilitiesDevelop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and PythonCreate and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environmentsDevelop and maintain geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflowsBuild connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sourcesSupport deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environmentsImprove reliability and performance through API design, testing, monitoring, and observabilityCollaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutionsRequirements2+ years of professional backend software engineering experienceProfessional experience developing backend services using Python, JavaScript/Node,js and JavaExperience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architecturesExperience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platformsFamiliarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies and middleware services and automation of GIS or data processing tasksExperience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)Solid fundamentals in API design, software/system design, and testing and debugging distributed servicesStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skillsUS citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related fieldRecommended QualificationsMaster's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related fieldEsri certificationCompTIA Security + certificationExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability toolsExposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelinesExperience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensionsExperience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map servicesFamiliarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architecturesExperience 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