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
Experience with cloud computing platforms and services, such as Amazon S3, SQS, EC2, and Azure
Experience with API test automation frameworks or performance testing
Experience presenting technical topics to internal or external audiences
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Benefits & Perks
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.