Software Development Engineer I

Overview

Are you ready to launch your career by building software that makes a real-world impact? As a developer on our team, you will build software leveraging Esri’s products and APIs for customers across a wide swathe of sectors and focused on the Midwest region.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that matter. You’ll work alongside engineers and mentors in a collaborative, cross-functional environment that values learning, innovation and purpose. From building intuitive AI web interfaces to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and AI agents, you’ll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting-edge GIS solutions.

As part of Esri’s Professional Services division, you’ll be at the forefront of geospatial innovation, breaking ground in new markets, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and delivering transformational solutions to high-profile clients. With nearly 1,000 technical and business professionals, our team is committed to helping users succeed and empowering you to grow into a confident, capable developer.

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

Responsibilities

• Support and build software that follows industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
• Solve complex problems with application design, product development, and user experiences
• Collaborate with other developers, engineers and product managers throughout the development process
• Evolve your language skills in JavaScript by staying current with complementary programming languages, development methodologies, user interface design techniques, and database tools
• Use JavaScript and TypeScript to develop front end applications
• Use Python to develop geoprocessing tools, services, and AI agents

Requirements

• 1+ years of JavaScript or TypeScript experience
• Professional experience in a similar position supporting similar responsibilities
• Strong foundation in object-oriented software principles
• Ability to analyze software/algorithms and identify improvements
• An entrepreneurial awareness of how technology enables excellence within governments and organizations, you need to be interested in why we are developing software, not just how we develop software
• Understand the importance of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, RAD, RUP) 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
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• US citizenship and willingness and ability to maintain a US Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Swift, Kotlin
  • ReactJS, Vue, Svelte
  • Python generative AI, large language models, and agentic systems
  • Web AI chatbot interfaces
  • Web data visualization techniques combining AI results with 2D and 3D maps
  • GIS
  • REST Web services
  • SQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, RDBMS
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$75,920-$129,480 USD

About Esri

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 View email address on us.fitly.work 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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Requisition ID: 2026-3652

Available in

St. Louis, MO - Westport

Job Category

Professional Services and Consulting, Software Development and Engineering

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Early Career