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Location: St. Louis, MO or Washington, DC

Relocation Assistance Available

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Are you a backend engineer looking to work on impactful, mission-driven technology? Join a high-performing engineering team developing advanced geospatial and data-driven solutions that support complex national security and operational initiatives.

In this role, you will build scalable backend services, APIs, automation tools, and geospatial processing capabilities that enable organizations to make informed decisions and drive meaningful outcomes. You will collaborate with experienced software engineers, GIS professionals, platform teams, and DevOps specialists while working with cutting-edge technologies across cloud, data, and AI-driven solutions.

This is an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, contribute to enterprise-scale systems, and work on projects that have a tangible impact.

• Design and develop backend services that power geospatial processing, automation, and user-facing applications
• Build APIs, middleware, proxies, and integration services using Python, Node.js, and Java
• Extend and support enterprise geospatial platforms in containerized environments
• Develop geoprocessing services, automation workflows, and operational tools
• Create data ingestion pipelines and integrations across diverse enterprise systems
• Support deployments in cloud-native and on-premises environments
• Improve system reliability, scalability, performance, and observability
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, and GIS teams to deliver production-ready solutions
• Participate throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment

• 2+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
• Hands-on experience developing backend applications using Python, JavaScript/Node.js, and Java
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and service-oriented architectures
• Experience integrating with enterprise geospatial platforms or GIS technologies
• Familiarity with geoprocessing workflows, automation, middleware services, or large-scale data processing
• Experience working in containerized environments such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, testing, debugging, and system design
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related STEM field
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Top Secret security clearance, or previously active within the past two years, with eligibility for SCI access

• Master's degree in Computer Science, GIS, Mathematics, Engineering, or related STEM field
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern container orchestration
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability platforms
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software development
• Experience building geospatial services, data pipelines, or mapping applications
• Knowledge of enterprise authentication, secure service architectures, and proxy technologies
• Experience with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server, or other relational/spatial databases
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and batch processing frameworks
• Relevant industry certifications such as Security+ or GIS-related certifications

• Work on highly visible, mission-critical projects
• Collaborate with talented engineers and technical experts
• Gain experience with modern GIS, AI, cloud, and enterprise technologies
• Join a culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and professional growth
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Relocation support available
• Opportunities for technical advancement and long-term career development

If you're a backend engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and wants to build technology with real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $97000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

MEDICAL Concerned about monthly health premiums? Don't worry, we take care of them for you! We cover primary health premiums for you and your eligible dependents. DENTAL Dental premiums for you and your eligible dependents are 100 percent paid! And with a network of over 315,000 providers nationwide, you have the option of in-network and out-of-network benefits. VISION You guessed it, there's no cost to you for vision coverage! Your eligible dependents can be added for a small monthly premium. PAID TIME OFF We provide time for you to recharge and reenergize, and we encourage you to use it. In addition to vacation and holiday pay, you can bank hours and use them when you're ready. 401(K) AND CONTRIBUTION MATCHING We care about your financial health too. Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, we offer a savings and contribution-matching plan to help you get there. PROFIT SHARING As a privately held company, Esri has the option of sharing its profits with employees every year. It's another great work perk that helps you meet your financial goals. GROWTH To help you achieve your personal and professional goals, numerous educational resources are at your disposal, including training opportunities and scholarships to university degree programs. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Whether you're taking on new challenges in your current role or exploring a new team or position, we want you to grow and succeed. Career development comes in all shapes and sizes, so when the time is right for the next step in your career at Esri, we'll help you along the way. WELLNESS A robust employee assistance program for you and your family offers free resources related to finances, legal matters, parenting, grief, emotional well-being, and much more!

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.