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DevOps Engineer I - ArcGIS API for Python

ESRI
$79,040-$129,792 USD
life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Redlands
380 New York Street (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
Overview Join our team to help build the next generation of the ArcGIS API for Python. You won't just be running scripts, you will be the architect of our software supply chain. Your mission is to design a high-performance, secure, and automated pipeline that takes Python and Rust code from a developer to thousands of global users via Conda, PyPI, and Docker. We are working towards modernizing and building out our build, test, and deployment systems by continually adopting and integrating newer industry standards in our processes and workflows. Join us and help us build the next generation of ArcGIS API for Python. Responsibilities Exposure to Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle Work with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package Requirements 1+ years of relevant experience (including internships, open-source contributions, or advanced academic projects) in Python or Rust Understanding of the Python language and its packaging ecosystem (pip, setuptools, poetry) Familiarity with creating and managing environments, writing meta.yaml recipes, and managing channels Basic understanding of building Rust binaries or Python extensions (e.g., maturin, pyo3) Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure Pipelines (experience with YAML-based pipeline configuration) Proficiency with Linux environments and writing optimized Dockerfiles Understanding of SBOM tools (like Syft or Grype) and the importance of signing artifacts Exposure to AWS or Azure, specifically around compute instances and storage (S3/Blob Storage) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, DevOps, or a related technical field Recommended Qualifications #LI-TA1 Total Rewards Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $79,040 — $129,792 USD The Company At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. 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