Overview
Be a part of building and improving Esri’s line of geocoding products, including the ArcGIS Online World Geocoding Service, the on-premise World Geocoder, and ArcGIS StreetMap Premium. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of geocoding specialists to source, evaluate, and implement domestic and international data for the purpose of improving Esri geocoding around the world. In addition, you will support the geocoding software development team by testing Esri geocoding software and services as well as assisting in other tasks related to enhancing Esri geocoding experience for the users.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate data contributions for the Community Maps for Addresses program
- Provide technical feedback to contributors to guide their address contribution process
- Convert, upload and implement data into the master database
- Support workflow improvement in the aspect of automation and dashboard administration as needed
- Research potential authoritative open-data sources for geocoding data around the world
- Work with other teams to secure data procurement
- Evaluate and support implementation of the datasets for use in our geocoding solution
- Analyze geocoding issues reported through Geocoding Feedback Map
- Report issues to the data vendor or communicate with the team to resolve the issue
- Build test cases and monitor the issue to ensure appropriate solution is provided
- Support data and software testing initiatives and variants review
- Support the Geocoding team with other miscellaneous tasks to improve Esri geocoding experience
Requirements
- 2+ years of related experience working with various GIS data in desktop GIS software or similar
- Working experience in data manipulation with Python scripting language
- Experience performing advanced SQL queries and complex joins with spatial data
- Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse team
- Strong GIS troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and tasks as needed in a fast-paced work environment
- Bachelor’s in computer science, applied mathematics, GIS, geography, or a related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Geocoding experience with ArcGIS Desktop and the ArcGIS Online Geocoding Service
- Experience with software testing and data quality control
- Experience working with task management system such as Triage and GitHub
- Master’s in computer science, applied mathematics, GIS, geography, or a related field
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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.
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 here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
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