Software Development Engineer II- CI​/CD & Platform Automation Engineer; DevOps

Overview

In this position, you will design and develop high‑performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and on‑premises. You will partner closely with software developers and cloud engineers to ensure our integration and deployment is high‑quality, reliable, and mission focused.

• Design, implement, and maintain high‑speed CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions/Azure Dev Ops 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, vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
• 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

• 2+ years of professional Dev Ops, CI/CD, or platform automation
• Hands‑on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab 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 IaC tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar
• 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 Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Dev Ops, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Dev Ops, 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 Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure development pipelines
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments

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.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $97,240 USD – $162,240 USD.

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  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.