Software Engineer III

Application close date:

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.

  

Within Enterprise Technology, Enterprise Data Management & Analytics (EDMA) builds and supports the data platforms, tools, and interfaces that enable teams across Blue Origin to access trusted information and insights. Our solutions drive everything from supply chain decisions to mission planning. As we scale, the usability and accessibility of our systems are more critical than ever.

We are hiring a motivated Software Engineer (Level III) who is eager to learn and apply their technical skills with a commitment to quality and a passion for our mission and vision! This person will assist in the development of software systems, knowledge graphs, ontological models, data platforms, and infrastructure using languages such as Java, Python, Scala, and JavaScript. This position is ideal for engineers who have solid experience across the full stack but thrive in building user-centric interfaces that are intuitive, performant and aligned with mission-critical operations.
 

As a Software Engineer, you will assist in the design, development, and deployment of applications and data ecosystems, working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy and technical leadership within their scope to be successful in this role.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop scalable backend services (REST, GraphQL, etc.) to integrate with front-end applications.
• Design, implement and maintain robust front-end solutions using modern frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.
• Independently deploy applications within AWS containers, utilizing services like Amazon ECS, EKS, or Fargate.
• Collaborate with Product owners and systems to deliver cohesive and responsive web applications.
• Contribute to architecture decisions that balance scalability, performance and maintainability.
• Use unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyUnit, pytest) to ensure reliability and performance of APIs and applications.
• Debug complex issues across the stack and related to data pipelines, integration, and application performance.
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing practices and documentation of developed applications.
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies, contributing ideas for improvements and innovations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years software development experience, with 2+ years in front-end focused development.
• Proficiency in front-end scripting languages such as JavaScript/Typescript (React framework preferred).
• Experience with full stack development using Node.js, Python, Java or similar on the backend.
• Experience with cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to work on complex systems.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), version control (Git), testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of database design and management (SQL, NoSQL).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high-reliability environment