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ESRI ArcGIS suite of commercial software developer components * ArcGIS Runtime * ArcGIS Engine ... Federal government contract experience * Security clearance or ability to obtain one * Experience ...

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What is the difference between Contract Esri Software Developer vs GIS Analyst?

AspectContract Esri Software DeveloperGIS Analyst
Required CredentialsProficiency in Esri ArcGIS SDKs, programming skills (Python, JavaScript), relevant certificationsGIS certifications (e.g., GISP), GIS degree, ArcGIS proficiency
Work EnvironmentProject-based, software development teams, remote or on-siteData analysis, mapping, fieldwork, office or remote
Employer & Industry UsageTech firms, government agencies, consulting firmsGovernment agencies, environmental firms, urban planning

While both roles involve GIS technology, a Contract Esri Software Developer focuses on building and customizing GIS software solutions using Esri tools, whereas a GIS Analyst primarily analyzes spatial data and creates maps. The developer role emphasizes programming and software development skills, while the analyst role centers on data interpretation and reporting.

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Sr. C++ Software Development Engineer - ArcGIS Geocoding Algorithms

Sr. C++ Software Development Engineer - ArcGIS Geocoding Algorithms

Esri

Redlands, CA

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Posted 18 hours ago

Esri rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 215 rated software companies

Job description

Overview

Esri's global geocoding solutions support key challenges such as locating addresses and places on a map, discovering what's at a known location or adding location information to large tables of records. Bring your passion for Software Development to help us develop a global search and geocoding capability, both of which are cornerstones of Esri software products.

You'll work alongside product engineers, developers, and users to create location-based APIs, geocoding services, and enhancements to Esri software in the mobile, desktop, server, and online environments. This is a great opportunity to design and develop next-gen Esri technology. We love making a difference and leading the way in developing innovative technology.

Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.

Responsibilities

  • Write scalable, reusable, and maintainable code
  • Develop advanced search algorithms for finding the best candidate amongst billions of candidate records
  • Design and implement efficient data formats and structures for large amounts of spatially enabled data optimized for rapid search
  • Optimize existing and new C++ code to reduce memory consumption and to increase performance and scalability

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related software development experience
  • Strong development skills in C++ (C++11 and higher, STL, Boost, Clang, MSVC), and/or Rust
  • Strong background in algorithms, data structures and design patterns
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, GIS, or related field

Recommended Qualifications

  • Experience developing search and/or geocoding solutions
  • Experience developing location-based services
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures and microservices
  • Experience developing desktop and enterprise solutions
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, GIS, or related field

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Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Redlands, CA, US

Year founded

1969

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