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BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Software Engineer – Operations Technology Platform

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead the design and development of backend services and the underlying API systems that power our platform ecosystem .

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,529 - $276,539 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudGoJavaMicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and development of backend services and the underlying API systems that power our platform ecosystem
  • Architect and implement the initiative centered on API Gateway technology, enabling secure and efficient connectivity for teams across Blue Origin
  • Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, Go, and C++
  • Design and build resilient, scalable microservices and backend systems that support organizational growth
  • Implement robust API design patterns, versioning strategies, and documentation to ensure platform usability
  • Champion operational excellence through monitoring, observability, and reliability practices; maintain high system uptime
  • Lead technical design reviews across the organization, building repeatable processes and standards for backend systems
  • Drive continuous improvement of platform infrastructure and deployment pipelines
  • Mentor junior and mid-level software developers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 7+ years of experience crafting and deploying software systems in production environments
  • Established background in architecting and iterating modern backend systems and microservices
  • Demonstrated expertise building scalable APIs and cloud-native backend services
  • Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Go for backend development
  • Strong understanding of database design, caching strategies, and data persistence patterns
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
  • Education Support Program
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
  • Up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Eligibility for additional benefits and bonuses based on company’s intent

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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaPythonGoC++API design patternsmicroservicesdatabase designcaching strategiesdata persistence patternscloud-native backend services
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringoperational excellencecontinuous improvementtechnical design reviews
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software Engineering