Backend Developers (Jr-Sr)

aqua IT

St Louis, Missouri

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), ArcGIS, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Authentication, Automation, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Processing, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Docker, ESRI, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Analysis, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), JavaScript, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Tool, Mathematics, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Middleware, Node.js, Performance Management, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Relational Databases (RDBMS), Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Design, Spatial Data, Team Player, Test Design, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Web Interface

LOCATION

St Louis, Missouri

POSTED

7 days ago

Overview: We have several openings at multiple levels (Jr-Sr). As a developer on our team, you will build software leveraging Esri’s products and APIs to build core backend services that solve complex problems at a global scale. 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.

Responsibilities:

Build backend services that power 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 and maintain 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, monitoring, and observability
Collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GIS teams to translate requirements into production solutions

Requirements:

US citizenship with Active or Current TS/SCI clearance

2+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer or equivalent practical experience
Hands-on experience developing backend services using:
- Python
- JavaScript / Node.js
- 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 and middleware services
- Automation of GIS or data processing tasks
Experience working in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar)
Solid fundamentals in:
- API design
- Software/system design
- Testing and debugging distributed services
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, GIS, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
Esri certification
CompTIA Security + certification
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise SDKs, automation frameworks, or platform extensions
Experience building services for geospatial analysis, data pipelines, or map services
Familiarity with enterprise authentication, proxies, and secure service architectures
Experience with relational and spatial databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server, etc.)
Exposure to event-driven architectures, batch processing, or distributed data workflows

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