Senior Software Engineer

Overview

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we’re developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin’s mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to lead the development of software systems and infrastructure using languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software and data engineering, and a proven track record of delivering scalable and high-performance solutions within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop front-end interfaces, data-driven applications, and back-end systems that 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 translate manufacturing requirements into actionable software solutions and user-facing APIs.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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, No

SQL).

• 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 Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science is preferable but not required; related field considered.

• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries is preferable.

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