Senior Software Developer II Full Stack

nAbout BLENnBLENers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we’ve been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology thats just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.nnnAbout this positionnAs a Senior Software Developer II – Full Stack at BLEN, you will take on a highly strategic role in designing, architecting, and developing scalable, robust digital solutions. This role demands a combination of deep technical expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies and the ability to collaborate closely with tech leads and sometimes take on tech lead responsibilities. You will be expected to think strategically, mentor team members, and deliver high-impact solutions while embracing ownership and accountability. In addition, this position requires a strong background in cloud services, system architecture, AI toolings, and an eagerness to innovate by building prototypes and transforming proof of concepts into production-ready featuresnnnnWhat we would like from youn* Technical Leadership and Strategyn* Collaborate closely with the tech lead, taking responsibility for the system’s architecture and development strategyn* Step in as the acting Tech Lead when required, making key technical decisions that ensure alignment with overall product and business goalsn* Design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable systems and architecturesn* Work on building prototypes and proof of concepts that later become major production featuresnnnn* Software Development and Problem-Solvingn* Leverage extensive full-stack development experience to lead high-complexity, outcome-driven projectsn* Proactively diagnose and solve architectural and technical issues, driving quality improvements in existing systemsn* Work hands-on with modern tech stacks, including advanced usage of cloud platforms, ensuring scalable system designsn* Actively contribute to the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions and applicationsnnnn* Mentorship and Team Developmentn* Mentor and support junior engineers, focusing on transferring skills in system design, cloud services, and AI technologiesn* Provide technical guidance across teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovationn* Engage in technical interviews, assessing candidates’ skills and cultural fitnnnn* Communication and Stakeholder Engagementn* Present design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical solutions to clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teamsn* Communicate technical strategies and developments effectively across the team and external partnersnnnn* Process Improvement and Innovationn* Drive improvements in software development processes and practices, with a focus on high performance and scalabilityn* Champion best practices in system design, architecture, cloud services, and AI developmentn* Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in AI and cloud computing, applying this knowledge to drive innovation in the organizationnnnnBasic qualificationsn* Essential Requirementsn* 10+ years of engineering experience, with a proven track record of designing and developing scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems and architecturesn* Extensive experience with full stack development using Python, React, Next.js, Node.js, Java or Ruby on Railsn* Hands-on experience with Python and AI toolings, including familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and other modern AI frameworksn* Strong expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, ensuring systems are scalable and maintainable in a cloud-native environmentn* Experience working with both relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL databases like Firestore, MongoDB, ensuring effective database design, optimization, and scalabilityn* Hands-on experience integrating external APIs and third-party services into applicationsn* Strong cloud services management and configuration skills with AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging these platforms for high availability, scalability, and securityn* Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience managing large, complex codebasesn* Robust problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing and resolving complex system issues related to distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and application performancen* nn* Preferred Skills and Experiencen* Prior experience leading engineering teams or acting as a Tech Leadn* Experience building AI applications and their underlying infrastructuren* Familiarity with DevOps tools and best practicesn* Ability to obtain a Public Trust ClearancennnnRequirementn* Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domesticallyn* Must be located in the United Statesn* Must be able to attain low-level security clearancennnnPerksn* Work from anywhere.n* Competitive pay.n* A contribution to your health benefit.n* The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.nnnnGet to know usn* We are a small, creative and highly technical team.n* Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.n* We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.n* We believe in integrity and because we’re small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.n* We do not use phrases like ‘human resource’ because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.nnnnWhat you should expect from usn* We will treat you fairly.n* We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.n* We will hear your ideas even when we disagree — especially when we disagree.n* We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.n* We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.nnnnBLEN’s hiring processn* Resume Review: Our team evaluates your resume and online profiles (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.) to assess qualification fit.n* Role-Specific Assessment (depending on role, due in 24 – 48 hours): Complete a take-home assignment or live coding session to demonstrate technical skills. For this role, this will be the assessment: https://github.com/blencorp/blen-fullstack-engineer-take-homen* Hiring Manager Screen (30 mins): Dive deeper into your experience and the role with the hiring manager.n* Virtual Interviews (2 rounds, 30-45 min each): Technical and competency-based interviews aligned with Blen’s values, conducted via Google Meet.n* Decision & Offer: Post-interview, the hiring team decides. If selected, your recruiter will extend an offer and assist with logistics.nnnnnn$135,000 – $170,000 a yearThe salary range represents the compensation we expect to offer candidates who can perform the core responsibilities with minimal additional training. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skill set, level of experience, and scope of responsibility. Our recruitment team is available to discuss your specific salary requirements and to provide more information about how we determine compensation. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and encourage open dialogue about our compensation structure throughout the application process. We look forward to learning more about your qualifications and how they align with our framework.nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).n nn#Salary and compensationn No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Python, Docker, DevOps, Java, Cloud, Ruby and Senior jobs that are similar:nn $52,500 $95,000/yearn nn#Benefitsn 401(k)nn Distributed teamnn Asyncnn Vision insurancenn Dental insurancenn Medical insurancenn Unlimited vacationnn Paid time offnn 4 day workweeknn 401k matchingnn Company retreatsnn Coworking budgetnn Learning budgetnn Free gym membershipnn Mental wellness budgetnn Home office budgetnn Pay in cryptonn Pseudonymousnn Profit sharingnn Equity compensationnn No whiteboard interviewnn No monitoring systemnn No politics at worknn We hire old (and young)nn nn#LocationnWashington, DC

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