Esri

Software Development Engineer I

Esri$75K — $129K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in software development focused on user-centric applications
  • Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python; experienced with frameworks like React
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design across multiple platforms
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for technical concepts
  • Purpose-driven mindset prioritizing user needs in design decisions
  • Collaborative attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design, development, and maintenance of responsive user interfaces using frameworks like React
  • Create interactive visualizations and intuitive UI components for data-driven decision-making
  • Define efficient APIs and data models to optimize front-end responsiveness
  • Design and implement automation scripts using Python
  • Write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer reviews
  • Collaborate with UX designers and product engineers on user-centric features
  • Engage with cross-functional teams throughout the development process

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and families
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave annually
  • Twelve paid holidays throughout the year
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to Denver, CO.
Full Job Description
Overview

Esri's Professional Services is looking for a full stack developer with a front-end focus to contribute across a portfolio of innovative GIS projects. In this role, you'll craft intuitive, high-performance solutions that bring clarity to complex spatial and real-time data. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions built on ArcGIS to visualize, analyze, and interact with geospatial data, drive intelligent automation and predictive insights through AI, and bring real-world spatial data into digital environments through reality capture and digital twins. Together, these capabilities empower users to explore and make decisions within rich, dynamic environments that mirror and respond to the complexities of the real world.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Denver, CO area for this position.

Responsibilities
  • Support the design, development, and maintenance of responsive user interfaces using frameworks like React and other JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, with an emphasis on clarity, performance, and maintainability
  • Create clear, interactive visualizations and intuitive UI components that support data-driven decision-making and elegant user experiences
  • Collaborate across the stack to define efficient APIs and data models that optimize front-end responsiveness and reduce latency
  • Design and implement automation and orchestration scripts using Python
  • Write clean, modular, and maintainable code, and actively participate in peer reviews to uphold code quality and consistency
  • Partner with UX designers and product engineers in a cross-functional team to implement user-centric features and capabilities across a variety of devices
  • Collaborate with various colleagues and technical teams throughout the development process
  • Leverage the knowledge of your peers to better understand business trends, customer communities, and technology adoption patterns

Requirements
  • 1+ years of professional experience in software development, with an emphasis on building user-centric applications
  • Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python with experience in frameworks such as React, and a solid understanding of integration patterns utilizing REST APIs
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and responsive design techniques across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms
  • Understand the importance of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and more) and software design techniques (UML, entity relationship diagramming, use cases, data flow diagramming); know how they impact the quality of your design process, team collaboration, and work product
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to clearly present front-end technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Purpose-driven mindset, with a focus on understanding user needs and the "why" behind design and development decisions
  • Collaborative and committed to continuous improvement, taking a leadership role in design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of the Esri Calcite Design System and ArcGIS Maps SDK for JavaScript, or similar mapping frameworks, to build interactive and accessible map-based user interfaces
  • Basic understanding of the ArcGIS API for Python
  • Working knowledge in RDBMS concepts (such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle) to understand data structures and support data consumption
  • Working knowledge of front-end CI/CD tools and practices to ensure code quality, performance, and security
  • Experience using ArcGIS or equivalent mapping software, with a focus on integrating and visualizing geospatial data within web applications


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

$75,920-$129,480 USD

About Esri

Esri is a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California. Esri's software is used by governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations worldwide to analyze and visualize data in order to make better decisions. The company's flagship product, ArcGIS, is a powerful mapping and analytics platform that allows users to create, manage, and share geographic information. Esri has a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, and works to promote environmental stewardship and social equity through its products and services.
Learn more about Esri
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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