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Blue Origin · 1 hour ago

Senior Software Engineer

Greater Seattle Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$198K/yr - $277K/yr

10+ years exp

Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of software systems and infrastructure, ensuring the implementation of highly available and scalable systems.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop front-end interfaces, data-driven applications, and back-end systems that seamlessly integrate with other applications and data sources

Design, develop, and maintain robust API and gateway solutions to enable seamless integration with existing manufacturing platforms, databases, and external services

Guide the architecture and deployment of applications within AWS containers, utilizing services such as Amazon ECS, EKS, or Fargate to ensure scalability and maintainability

Use unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyUnit, pytest) to guarantee the reliability, performance, and stability of APIs and applications

Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, developers, and analysts to understand and translate manufacturing requirements into actionable software solutions and user-facing APIs that provide seamless interaction

Apply software engineering and data engineering best practices for rapid application development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability

Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions to drive architectural decisions and promote continuous improvement in engineering practices

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to data pipelines, integration, and application performance

Ensure proper version control, testing, and documentation of all applications developed

Stay current with new technologies and methodologies, proposing improvements and innovations to optimize system performance and development efficiency

Qualification

Full Stack EngineeringAWSJavaPythonJavaScriptDatabase ManagementCI/CD PipelinesData IntegrationProblem-SolvingCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical and relevant experience in software engineering

10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in full-stack engineering

Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies, such as JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue), Python, Java, or other similar languages

Strong understanding of database design and management (SQL, NoSQL)

Experience in cloud-based architectures and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and data pipeline issues

Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including version control (Git), testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines

Experience in data integration, transformation, and real-time processing

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Proficient on modern data stack and data engineering standards to build incremental data pipelines

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Science is preferable but not a must or a related field

Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries is preferable

Familiarity with modern data architecture and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices

Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar platform, particularly in building and deploying operational applications using the Ontology framework

Experience with agile development methodologies

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing technologies

Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous learning

Flexible work options and career development programs

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.