Back-End Developer

Organization: GeoAcuity Title: Back-End Developer Location: On-site — St. Louis, MO | DC Metro | Springfield, VA | Redlands, CA Clearance: US citizenship required; Active or Current (within 2 years of active) TS clearance with SCI eligibility required Type: Full-time Position Summary GeoAcuity is seeking a Back-End Developer to build software leveraging Esri's products and APIs to deliver core backend services that solve complex problems at scale on a major enterprise GIS project. From building intuitive web interfaces and AI-driven tooling to writing Python for geoprocessing tools and automation, you'll be exposed to the full development lifecycle and cutting‑edge GIS solutions extending ArcGIS Enterprise. Responsibilities Build backend services powering geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing capabilities Develop APIs, proxies, and integration services using Node.js and Python Create and maintain backend tooling that extends ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized environments Develop geoprocessing services, automation scripts, and operational workflows Build connectors and ingestion pipelines across diverse enterprise data sources Support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments Improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, and observability Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions Required Qualifications 2+ years of backend software engineering experience (or equivalent practical experience) Hands‑on experience with Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java for enterprise integrations and services Experience designing and building REST APIs and service‑based architectures Experience extending or integrating with ArcGIS Enterprise or similar enterprise geospatial platforms Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, proxies/middleware, and GIS or data automation Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar) Solid fundamentals in API/system design and testing/debugging distributed services U.S. citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in CS, Math, GIS, or related STEM field Esri or CompTIA Security+ certification Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and monitoring/observability tooling Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions Experience with relational/spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server) and event‑driven or distributed data workflows GeoAcuity is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The GIS Jobs Clearinghouse