Senior Backend Software Engineer – Supply Chain, Operations

BLUE ORIGIN

Senior Backend Software Engineer designing and developing backend services for operations at Blue Origin. Leading API infrastructure projects to support software teams and ensure system scalability.

Posted 5/30/2026full-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 API infrastructure and backend services that power our platform ecosystem
Architect and implement our API Gateway initiative, 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
Architect and scale AI/ML-capable backend services and infrastructure to support emerging organizational needs
Mentor junior and mid-level software developers and contribute to team technical excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience designing 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
Demonstrated background in researching and incorporating modern AI/ML tools into backend systems

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)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonGoC++API design patternsmicroservicescloud-native backend servicesdatabase designcaching strategiesdata persistence patterns

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringoperational excellencecontinuous improvementtechnical design reviews

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Software Engineering