Software Development Engineer II - Front End

Overview

In this position, you will develop visualization software to understand data where proximity and location matter. Your work will help developer communities re-imagine the capabilities of location-aware software applications that enable real-world improvements.

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 Vienna, VA area for this position.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs
• Collaborate with front-end developers and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment speed and reliability
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Support production systems and troubleshoot issues as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Professional experience with web design and web front end development
• Experience with front-end development libraries, such as React, Angular, Vue, etc.
• Background building high availability and high scalability solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and proven good judgement
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's 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 working in Agile or Scrum development environments

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$97,240-$162,240 USD

About Esri

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 .

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Requisition ID: 2026-3759

Available in

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Job Category

Professional Services and Consulting

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Mid Level