Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
Join a technical team building backend systems for complex geospatial workflows at scale. You will develop APIs and integration services with Python and Node.js, extend enterprise GIS capabilities in containerized environments, build geoprocessing and automation tooling, and create data ingestion pipelines. The role suits an experienced developer who holds a high-level security clearance and wants exposure to AI-enabled interfaces, cloud-native systems, and the full software lifecycle.
Highlights
Work across the full software development lifecycle on complex geospatial systems, with exposure to AI, backend services, automation, APIs, and modern GIS technologies. The role offers substantial technical breadth and opportunities to work with both cloud-native and enterprise environments.
Description
Esri GIS Backend Developer (Location: St.
Louis, MO)
Top Secret Clearance required
Mid Lvl: 5-10 yrs exp ($130,000)
Sr Lvl: 10+ yrs exp ($155,000)
As a developer on our team, you will build software leveraging Esri's products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale.
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.
Responsibilities
Build 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 solutions
Requirements
5+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience and hands-on experience developing backend services using:
Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-based architecturesExperience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platformsExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesExperience 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 servicesExperience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
Familiarity with:
Geoprocessing workflowsProxies and middleware servicesAutomation of GIS or data processing tasksExperience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architecturesExposure to event-driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows
Solid fundamentals in:
API designPythonJavaScript / Node.jsJava (for enterprise integrations and services)Software/system designTesting and debugging distributed servicesStrong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Must Have:
US citizenship with Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Recommended Qualifications
Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related fieldEsri certificationCompTIA Security + certification
