Sr. Software Development Engineer – Real-Time and Big Data
Overview
In this position, you will use your front-end web development experiences to develop new features in contributing to the enhancement of ArcGIS Velocity, ArcGIS GeoEvent Server and other next-generation real-time and big data enterprise and cloud offerings. Additionally, you will utilize your experiences and development skills in JavaScript, Java, and Scala, to provide creative, logical, and practical solutions that yield innovative software product capabilities.
This team supports some of Esri’s Professional Service’s real-time products, including ArcGIS Velocity and ArcGIS GeoEvent Server. As a software engineer, you will design and develop software used by organizations across diverse markets and industries. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers who deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. In this role, you will design and develop the software used by a large community of GIS professionals to power the operations of their organizations.
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.
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
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
Recommended 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
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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.
The Company
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!
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