Senior Software Engineer

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop 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 a team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.   

 

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!  

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.  

 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications, working closely with cross-functional teams of data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver rapid, effective solutions. You will champion software engineering and data engineering best practices, ensuring the implementation of highly available and scalable systems. This is an opportunity to significantly impact our operations and drive efficiencies through advanced digital capabilities. 

 

Key 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 le