Defense Applications Developer, Washington DC

CompanyESRI is the world leader in GIS software development with more than 35 years of carefully managed growth. We develop and support innovative tools for visualizing, analyzing, and managing geographic data on the desktop, across the enterprise, in the field, and on the Web. ESRI software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two thirds of Fortune 500 companies, 60 worldwide health ministries, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities.We employ 4,000 people worldwide, 1,700 of whom are based at our headquarters in Redlands, California. Our mission is to improve our world through delivering GIS software and solutions that enable better decision making. We offer exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, 401k and profit sharing programs, paid holidays, scholarships and tuition assistance.Our work is dynamic, interesting, and challenging. Learn more about ESRI and apply online at www.esri.com/careers Versatile applications developers and database engineers are needed to support the development of leading-edge GIS applications and databases for defense and intelligence programs in the Washington, DC 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. DepartmentDC ServicesResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and implement customized systems and solutions for clients using ESRI’s ArcGIS suite of software including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE, 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. RequirementsB.S. or M.S. degree in computer science, engineering, GIS or a related field. Experience working in an applications development environment including expertise in Java or .NET Note that 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 QualificationsExperience with ESRI software including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE or ArcIMS.Experience with component based architectures, OO, COM or SOA.Experience with other industry standard technologies such as XML, Web services, application servers or Web servers.Data modeling and UML experience.Knowledge of UNIX and Linux OS.Previous technical leadership of a project development team.Experience with software estimating, planning, and progress tracking.