Backend Engineer I - Data Pipelines at Esri in Redlands, CA

Summary: Esri is a company focused on creating positive global change through GIS technology. They are seeking a Backend Engineer I to design, build, and own services that support diverse data workloads for their ArcGIS Data Pipelines product, collaborating closely with various teams to shape the technical direction of the system. Responsibilities: - Build services that power geospatial data processing and interactive user experiences - Create and maintain connectors that integrate data from a wide variety of data sources - Contribute to systems that run in multiple environments, from cloud-native SaaS to on-premises deployments - Improve reliability and performance through thoughtful API design, testing, and observability - Collaborate with teammates to establish requirements, make sound design decisions, and translate ideas into concrete implementations Required Qualifications: - 1+ years of industry experience as a software engineer, or equivalent practical experience - Proficient in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or C# - Solid fundamentals in API design, software design, and system design - Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills - Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with data storage systems such as relational databases and object stores - Exposure to distributed systems, batch processing, or large-scale data workflows - Interest in applying AI to improve engineering workflows and end-user features - An entrepreneurial mindset and a bias towards solutions that help users Required Skills: Python, API design Important Skills: Software design, System design, Relational databases Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration skills, Problem-solving skills, Communication skills 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, Opportunities for personal and professional growth