Blue Yonder Title: Staff Backend Software Engineer (Python) 

Synonymous Business Titles: Staff Software Engineer, Staff Full Stack Software Engineer   

Location: MUST be local to Phoenix area with ability to work hybrid out of the Scottsdale, AZ office

Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, at this time.

Overview

Blue Yonder is a Leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and one of Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work”. 

We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer, to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven solutions at Blue Yonder. 

In this role, you'll leverage your extensive expertise across the entire technology stack to architect, develop, and optimize sophisticated software solutions. You'll provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and help shape our engineering practices while delivering high-quality applications that meet business objectives. 

As a key player in the Gen AI team, you will work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of Generative AI and machine learning in supply chain applications. 

The ideal candidate loves to code with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. This is not a research role. 

What you’ll do

• Design and develop complex full stack applications, from database to user interface

• Architect scalable, maintainable solutions that balance technical excellence with business needs

• Lead the implementation of critical features and infrastructure improvements

• Establish coding standards, best practices, and technical documentation

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers

• Collaborate with product management to refine requirements and technical specifications

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical debt

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve our development ecosystem

• Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to long-term technical strategy

• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and establish engineering best practices

• Contribute to technical decision-making and long-term AI infrastructure strategy

What we are looking for

Required Skills 

• Minimum 7+ years of software development experience, with a strong foundation in software engineering skills, design patterns, and building scalable systems 

• Strong proficiency in backend development using languages such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Go

• Solid experience in frontend technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue)​

• Advanced knowledge of database systems, data modeling, and query optimization 

• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies

• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects from conception to deployment

• Strong understanding of system design, software architecture, and design patterns

• Strong communication skil