Esri

Software Development Engineer II- CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (DevOps)

Esri$97K — $162K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation experience
  • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
  • Proficient in YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
  • Familiar with automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript)
  • Experienced with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform)
  • Ability to write and optimize Docker files for container-based deployments
  • Understanding of artifact management and secure build practices
  • US citizenship with an Active Top Secret Security Clearance, SCI eligible

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native workflows and on-premises build automation
  • Architect and optimize Docker environments for consistent development lifecycle
  • Lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process
  • Build and manage underlying build infrastructure for high availability and scalability
  • Implement automated security gatekeeping and vulnerability scanning
  • Design monitoring frameworks for tracking build performance and identifying regressions
  • Eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning to modern 'everything-as-code' processes

Benefits

  • Industry-leading health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing programs
  • Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave and twelve paid holidays
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Relocation Assistance Program for moving to St. Louis, MO
Full Job Description
Overview

In this position, you will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and no-premises. You will partner closely with software developers and cloud engineers to ensure our integration and deployment is high-quality, reliable, and mission focused.

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 solutions you develop.

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

Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation
  • Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
  • Work with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies
  • Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
  • Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
  • Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release
  • Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
  • Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package

Requirements
  • 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation
  • Hands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
  • Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
  • Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworks
  • Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deployments
  • Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
  • Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)
  • US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications
  • Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
  • Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
  • Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
  • Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
  • Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
  • Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
  • CompTIA Security + certification
  • 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

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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