Jr. Software Database Engineer

Who is Blueprint?

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun.

What does Blueprint do?

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

We are looking for a Jr. Software Database Engineer to join us as we build cutting-edge technology solutions!  This is your opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to delivering best in class service to our customers.

 In this role, you will work closely with senior database and performance engineers to validate SQL performance across new hardware platforms and software releases. You’ll contribute to long-running performance initiatives focused on regression detection, diagnostics, and performance stability. Your day-to-day work will involve running performance tests, analyzing results, identifying regressions, and collaborating with development teams to investigate and resolve issues.

You’ll participate in regular scrum check-ins to provide progress updates, receive new assignments, and surface blockers. This role offers hands-on exposure to SQL internals, performance engineering, cloud environments, and low-level system behavior, all within a highly collaborative and structured engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Execute SQL performance tests on new hardware platforms and software releases
• Analyze performance data to identify regressions, anomalies, and stability concerns
• Perform diagnostics and root-cause analysis on performance issues
• Generate clear reports and summaries of test results and findings
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools using C, C#, and/or PowerShell to support testing and analysis
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and developers to investigate issues and validate fixes
• Follow established testing methodologies and engineering standards
• Participate in daily or twice-daily scrum meetings to provide updates and receive guidance
• Apply systematic problem-solving approaches to technical challenges in a large-scale environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Foundational knowledge of computer science concepts and operating systems
• Programming experience with one or more of the following: C, C#, PowerShell
• Experience working in Windows-based environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Ability to follow structured processes, take direction, and show measurable progress on assigned tasks
• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent hands-on technical training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to SQL performance testing, diagnostics, or query optimization
• Familiarity with performance analysis concepts such as latency, throughput, bottlenecks, and regressions
• Experience working with large-scale or enterprise systems
• Exposure to cloud platforms or distributed systems
• Experience working in agile or scrum-based development environments
• Interest in low-level system behavior, processor technology, or performance engineering
• Advanced degree in a related technical field (preferred but not required)