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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Engineer - Platform Engineering - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $197,529.0 - $276,540.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Unit Testing, Biometrics, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Customer Data Management, Information Engineering, Database Design, Linux, Web Development, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Prometheus, Next.js, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Vagrant, Management of Software Versions, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Three.js, Datadog, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Grafana, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Influxdb, Front End Software Development, DO-178B, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, GXP, Docker, Elk Stack - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-software-engineer-platform-engineering-dc--7048e69a-3809-44b2-8197-e4bbc3c6c5ce ## About the Role Software Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Cargo/Freight, Green Construction, Communication Skills, Software Development, Software Engineering, Team Player, Web Programming, Project Tracking, * B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience. * 12 years of professional experience minimum. * Experience in developing and architecting full-stack applications. * Experience improving application stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback. * Experience in database design (SQL, NoSQL, InfluxDB). * Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar). * Experience constructing RESTful APIs (Python, NodeJS, or Go). * Experience with Data Engineering pipelines. * Experience with unit testing and test-driven development. * Experience with Linux, Docker, Continuous Integration and Delivery. * Experience using configuration as code tools to manage cloud resources and physical workstations (e.g., Ansible, Vagrant, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.). * Ability to work independently and lead teams. Proven understanding of source control tools and concepts such as git workflows, versioning, and branching. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and business units., * Experience with compiled and systems-level languages including C/C++, Rust, and/or frontend libraries such as ThreeJS. * Experience with application performance monitoring and observability technologies (Datadog, ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana). * Experience with Agile methodologies, including active participation in sprint planning, execution, and retrospectives, with a proven track record of following good engineering practices for merge requests (MRs), code reviews, and adherence to Code Development Standards. * Aerospace industry experience with safety-critical software development and/or tools qualification activities, including conformance to standards such as NPR 7150.2D, DO-178C, DO-278, DO-330, or equivalent safety-critical software development standards. ## Description * Lead full-stack web application architecture and development efforts with minimal oversight, driving projects from inception to delivery. * Train, guide, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers on full-stack development best practices and professional growth. * Set direction and goals for the team regarding platform architecture and influence the feature roadmap. * Communicate and collaborate effectively across the Lunar Permanence business unit, working with diverse discipline teams to understand needs and deliver impactful solutions. * Collect and analyze customer data to understand and troubleshoot application usage and performance. * Deeply understand the safety-critical software development process and find ways to create and apply tooling to make the process more effective and efficient., Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical