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Software Engineer I:
Financial Technology Development

Join Blue Ridge Associates, a leading ESOP administration firm dedicated to helping employees nationwide achieve financial independence through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) services. We seek a motivated Software Engineer I to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software applications.

In this role, you will collaborate with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams, building new features and enhancing existing systems using modern web and cloud technologies. This position offers hands‑on experience with real‑world production systems and significant opportunities for technical skill growth.

We support a remote‑first work culture with office options available in VA, MD, OH, IL, CA, and MN.

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and reliable software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code utilizing PHP, Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews, adhering to established coding standards and best practices.
• Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to improving existing codebases for enhanced performance and maintainability.
• Learn and apply industry trends, technologies, and best practices in software engineering.

• Working knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Familiarity with Python and SQL.
• Basic understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Exposure to relational databases; experience with non‑relational databases is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in software development (internships or co‑op experience acceptable).
• Experience working on academic, personal, or early‑career projects involving web or software development.
• Familiarity with front‑end frameworks such as React is a plus.
• Interest in cloud services and microservices architecture is a plus.

The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $110,000.

• Remote‑first work culture with in‑office options (VA, MD, OH, IL, CA, MN).
• Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• 401(k) with company match + HSA with contribution.
• Generous PTO for parental leave, vacation, and holiday time.
• Support for certifications, association dues, and professional growth.
• Company culture built on community: happy hours, social events, committee opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.

We are driven by our vision to help more people achieve financial independence and meaningful retirement. Our values include:

• Precision: Accurate records, timely and error‑free service.
• Efficacy: Ensuring compliance and guiding participants toward retirement readiness.
• Advocacy: Championing regulatory and legislative change.
• Collaboration: Trusted partners to clients, advisors, and teammates.
• Excellence: Personalized, proactive, high‑touch service.

Must be authorized to work in the US. Blue Ridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal pay and pay transparency.