WebGIS Specialist II - Scene Viewer

Overview

Are you passionate about creating outstanding user experiences for 3D maps? So are we! Our team is dedicated to push the boundaries of 3D Web GIS; and you can play a key role in our mission.

At the Esri R&D Center-Zurich, we lead the development of Scene Viewer, a core application of the ArcGIS platform empowering our users around the globe to engage with geospatial data in 3D. We are looking for a quality savvy GIS specialist to join our team of exceptional software engineers and designers to advance Scene Viewer and the cloud solution, ArcGIS Online. Join us to push the state of the art of what is possible in a browser.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team on new functionality for 3D workflows and visualizations
• Serve as geospatial expert, advocating for use cases from a wide range of industries
• Analyze requirements in depth to design, test, and maintain functionality
• Explore usability and test functionality and recommend improvements
• Design, create, and maintain data and test cases for development and quality assurance
• Public writing such as blog posts, demos, release notes, release demos
• Design and actively contribute to technical sessions at Esri conferences (Developer Summit, UC, EU Developer Summit)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience applying geospatial technology, ideally using the ArcGIS platform
• Experience with quality assurance, test strategies, test automation, and or developing test scripts
• Knowledge of the agile software development processes and methodologies
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Passion for quality, detail oriented, and ideally you know how to break software
• Self-motivated team player with an interest in continuous learning and building software products
• Bachelor's degree in geospatial science, cartography or/and computer science or a related field
• Existing work authorization for Switzerland

Recommended Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field
• Industry experience in building geospatial, 3D, or other web applications
• Knowledge in JavaScript, CSS, and HTML or other web technologies

Our Zurich team enjoys:

• Free lunches and fresh fruit
• Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks
• Fun team activities
• Competitive salary - range for this position is 115K - 140K CHF depending on experience
• 40-hour work week
• Flexible working hours
• Dynamic, fast-growing international team

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About Esri

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 here.

If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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