About the company
Esri is a global leader in GIS technology, committed to diversity and inclusion. We create positive global change with GIS technology.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Software Development Engineers, Product Engineers, and Product Managers to design, enhance, and validate REST APIs for geospatial workflows in ArcGIS Enterprise across multiple deployment environments (Windows, Linux, Kubernetes)
- Develop and execute functional, integration, and automation tests for new and existing API capabilities
- Advocate for users and developers within the software development team, ensuring APIs are intuitive, consistent, and built to support customer workflows
- Participate in project planning, contributing to scope definition, timelines, and delivery milestones
- Coordinate and communicate REST API features, updates, and changes with internal teams across engineering, documentation, support, and product management
- Certify REST API features prior to product release, ensuring quality and readiness
- Write and maintain API reference documentation, samples, and developer-facing guidance
- Present REST API features, design decisions, and release readiness at internal milestone and review meetings
- Showcase API capabilities and best practices by presenting at Esri conferences
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience designing, testing, and validating RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of REST, web services, and HTTP concepts (methods, headers, status codes, authentication, security)
- Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (such as Python, JavaScript, Java)
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, or other similar geospatial technology
- Ability to write clear, accurate, and developer-friendly technical documentation
- Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across teams
- Attention to detail, ownership mindset, and commitment to product quality
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, GIS, or related field
Conditions
- 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