Overview
Join a collaborative team of talented geographic data engineers, cartographers, and GIS specialists who create and enhance the global vector basemaps powering Esri’s GIS services. In this role, you’ll apply your software engineering skills and GIS expertise to build, analyze, and improve the maps and data used by millions of people worldwide. It’s an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, delivering high-quality mapping services that help users everywhere better understand and visualize their world.
Responsibilities
- Build, analyze, and release regular updates to Esri's global vector basemaps, including geographical data from Esri partners and contributors as well as Overture/OpenStreetMap
- Design and implement improvements in processing to deliver high-quality basemaps to our customers faster
- Investigate questions/issues and work with others to improve product quality and end user experiences
- Coach and mentor product engineers to build and deliver high-quality basemaps
- Communicate and present complex information, analysis, and insights across teams, decision makers, and executives using clear presentation techniques, smart spreadsheets, and data visualizations
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience improving and maintaining data pipelines, QA systems, and release processes for software and data-driven products
- Passionate about developing and maintaining efficient, high-quality release processes
- Proficient in the software development lifecycle, including QA and production release
- Experience with Esri technology (ArcGIS Online, Pro, Enterprise, Platform) and Windows-based server deployment
- Knowledge of web servers (Apache, Tomcat, IIS) and SaaS environments
- Skilled in Python, SQL, and scripting for automation of build and QA processes
- Methodical, quality-focused, and collaborative team player
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master’s degree in GIS, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience working with Linux OS and Bash scripting
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, and more)
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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!
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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