Senior Software Development Engineer, Real-Time and Big Data

Summary

Join Esri's Professional Services division as a Software Engineer and contribute to the development of ArcGIS Velocity and ArcGIS GeoEvent Server. You will design and develop software components using Java, Scala, and JavaScript, working with a talented team to deliver innovative solutions for GIS professionals. This role requires 5+ years of experience in software development with expertise in Java, Scala, and JavaScript frameworks. You will build and maintain software features, ensuring scalability and fault tolerance. Esri offers a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities
• Professional experience developing software components using Java or Scala as well as JavaScript, Typescript, React, and HTML
• Working knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Object oriented design skills
• Strong understanding of Java and JavaScript design patterns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of data formats including JSON, XML, and delimited text
• Fundamental understanding of web services including REST
• Experience working with large codebases
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Have a passion for quality, are detail oriented, and have a desire to improve products
• Proven ability to work in a self-led or team environment
• Bachelor's in computer science or STEM related field

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of dedicated Software Engineers, Product Engineers, and Site Reliability Engineers to design, build, and maintain the most desired capabilities and enhancements
• Build Java and Scala components and web services to power user experience and geospatial workflows
• Use Java, Scala, JavaScript, Typescript, React and Dojo to develop applications that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
• Develop software used by people who are not software developers. Ensure the exceptional software you create influences them to be exceptional professionals in their respective fields
• Prototype, design, develop, and deliver complete software features and products that can scale, are fault tolerant, and handle concurrent workloads
• Evolve your language skills by staying current with complementary programming languages, development methodologies, user interface design techniques, and database tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, OpenSearch, or distributed big databases
• Knowledge of and familiarity with Java build systems, such as maven
• Knowledge of Docker containers and orchestrators such as Kubernetes
• Good understanding of cloud computing platforms (such as AWS and Azure) and services such as Amazon S3, EC2 and Azure services such as Blob Service, and more
• Understanding of agile software development practices
• Experience using GIS or mapping related software development
• Master’s in computer science or STEM related field

Benefits

• 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
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth