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Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Apps
$123k – $202k/yr Multiple locations on-site full time senior Apr 1, 2026
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About this role
Overview
Combine your passion for problem solving, software development, and geographic awareness to build high-quality commercial software. This is an exciting opportunity to use your talent, expertise, and passion to ensure we deliver software that fulfills the needs of professionals doing geospatial operations with cutting-edge mobile and web-based software.
Your work will involve improving the quality of our products by writing and executing automated tests, collaborating with developers and product engineers, and contributing to the development of test frameworks and tools. Join our fast-moving, dynamic team and help shape Esri’s mobile and web applications like Field Maps and Navigator.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Portland, ME area for this position.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Product Engineers to establish test plans and identify gaps in manual and automated testing
Work closely with Software Development Engineers to improve software quality by writing and executing automated tests
Create and maintain automated tests for functional, performance, scalability, and durability testing
Design and develop integration and regression test cases for software components
Analyze test failures, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary repairs to test code
Measure test coverage and analyze continuous integration test results
Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks
Advocate for quality throughout the software development process
Evaluate and recommend test tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency
Requirements
5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming concepts
Proficiency programming in one or more of the following languages: Swift or Kotlin
Applied knowledge of testing principles, including experience designing and executing test cases
Proficiency using test automation frameworks such as XCTest, XCUITest, UiAutomator, Compose Testing, or Appium
Proficiency with Android Studio or Xcode
Familiarity with mocking frameworks
Familiarity with CI/CD patterns and tooling (such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions) and source control management (such as GitHub)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve software issues
Effective organizational, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, geography, GIS, mathematics, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A self-motivated team player with an interest in continuous learning and building software products
Proven ability to deliver work within time constraints, in teams and individually
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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$123,136—$202,488 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. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website https://www.esri.com/en-us/racial-equity/overview#engage-communities.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email mailto:askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
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