ArcSDE Product Release Engineers

CompanyAs a GIS professional at ESRI your contributions have a real impact on the next generation of GIS technology. Our product development staff works in a creative and challenging team setting where their ideas are encouraged and welcomed. This dynamic work environment allows employees to collaborate and guide a product along, giving them the opportunity to see an idea become a successful GIS software solution. We are looking for GIS professionals who have the skills and the mindset to thrive in a constantly changing, cutting-edge environment. Use your technical knowledge and experience executing test plans to help build a solid GIS DBMS product. In this role you will be part of ensuring high quality releases and ongoing product support on specific platforms.DepartmentSoftware ProductsResponsibilitiesBe the focal point for feedback on user problems and manage all patch and maintenance releases to address issues that arise.Execute test plans to verify that the application functions according to expected results and requirements. Help solve DBMS-specific issues by identifying problems, cataloging defects, and reporting test status.Contribute to the development of test automation scripts.Design build scripts, build environment, and build procedures used to create software products.Provide day-to-day support to end users for software tool installations and bug tracking issues.Work closely with product development teams to identify and prioritize key bugs.RequirementsBachelor's or master's in computer science, GIS, or relevant field, depending upon position level.A minimum of three years of experience defining and executing test processes.Solid knowledge and expertise in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Informix, or DB2.Strong technical writing and organization skills.Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to develop agreements for task assignments and scheduling and encouraging collaboration.Recommended QualificationsKnowledge of GIS or ESRI's software products.Familiarity with database technology including database access APIs, charting, and reporting.Experience with batch file scripting, test tool development (C/C++, VB, etc.), and automated test tools.The Company:Since 1969, ESRI has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. We develop and support innovative tools for visualizing, analyzing, and managing geographic data on the desktop, on a server, across the enterprise, in a mobile environment, and on the Web. With annual revenues of $660 million and our software used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide, ESRI is the market leader in GIS. ESRI employs 2,500 people in the U.S., 1,800 of whom are based at our Redlands headquarters, a community ideally located in Southern California. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, scholarships, tuition assistance, a Cafe complete with Starbucks coffee bar, an onsite fitness center, and much more. Learn more about a career in Product Development at ESRI and apply online at www.esri.com/giscareers