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Defense Applications Developer, Washington, D.C.

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

Support the development of leading-edge GIS applications and databases for defense and intelligence programs in the Washington, D.C. region. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your outstanding technical knowledge and superior client support skills to implement Esri software solutions and interface with our customers to make their GIS programs successful.

 

Department

D.C. Services

The Team:

A career on the Esri Professional Services and Consulting team provides you the opportunity to collaborate with our customers to support innovative database and applications development, SOA, and enterprise software solutions. The variety of project work enables you to use your software development, database engineering, GIS expertise, and project management skills in a number of growing markets such as natural resources, commercial, government, utilities, and defense. Most positions are based at our headquarters in Redlands, California and our regional office in Washington, D.C.; however, opportunities are also available in other locations.

 

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement customized systems and solutions for clients using our ArcGIS suite of software including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE, and/or ArcIMS and extensions.
Work closely with project managers, consultants, account managers, marketing staff, U.S. Government clients, and other contractors to analyze problems, define requirements, and develop solutions.
Provide technical consulting and support to customers.
Document all work performed at client sites for future reference.

Skills

• Bachelors or masters in computer science, engineering, GIS, or a related field.
  Experience working in an applications development environment including expertise in Java, .NET, Flex, JavaScript, and/or Silverlight (years of experience commensurate with position level: senior, 11+; mid-level, 4-10; and junior, less than three).
  Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or other RDBMS.
  Willingness to travel domestically, primarily within region.
  Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
  U.S. citizenship and ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance.

   

  Recommended Qualifications

  Experience with Esri software including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE, and/or ArcIMS.
  Experience with component-based architectures, OO, COM, and/or SOA.
  Experience with other industry-standard technologies such as REST, SOAP, XML, Web services, application servers, and/or Web servers.
  Data modeling and UML experience.
  Knowledge of UNIX/Linux OS.
  Previous technical leadership of a project development team.
  Experience with software estimating, planning, and progress tracking.

Notes

The Company:

Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) software gives organizations the power to think and plan geographically. We support the implementation of GIS technology on the desktop, servers, online services, and mobile devices. Used today in more than 350,000 organizations worldwide, Esri’s GIS helps governments, universities, and businesses save money, lives, and our environment.

With annual revenues of $794 million, Esri is the market leader in GIS technology. Our diverse staff consists of 2,800 people in the U.S., 850 of whom are based in our 10 regional offices. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, tuition assistance, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and much more.

Learn more about a career at Esri and apply online at www.esri.com/careers.

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) supporting diversity in the workforce.

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