Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years experience, Experience in JavaScript and React, 2+ years of Ruby on Rails experience, Proficiency in version control systems, Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Key responsabilities:

Guide cross-functional teams to success

Own contributions to application code bases

Mentor junior engineers and build relationships

Communicate technical issues clearly with stakeholders

Drive improvements in software engineering processes

Job description

About BLEN

BLENers 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 that’s 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.

About this position

Senior Software Developers at BLEN play a crucial role in creating robust and efficient digital solutions. They combine extensive knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to guide projects from conception to implementation. Our engineering team makes key technical decisions, communicates clearly with all stakeholders, and leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-quality solutions. They ensure our products meet client needs, align with business goals, and maintain high standards of performance and scalability.

What we would like from you

Technical Leadership and Strategy

Collaborate with management, product, and design teams to shape development vision and strategy

Guide cross-functional teams in delivering high-impact solutions aligned with client goals

Contribute to the implementation of the program's development strategy

Maintain a high-level understanding of adjacent technical areas and ecosystems for effective system integration

Software Development and Problem-Solving

Demonstrate expertise, accountability, and ownership of contributions to application code bases

Leverage deep knowledge of full stack development to lead iterative, outcome-driven development

Diagnose and effectively resolve issues with owned systems, using incidents to inform educational opportunities and system improvements

Make critical decisions to keep projects on track and aligned with evolving client needs

Balance program strategy with tactical development support as needed

Team Development and Mentoring

Actively mentor and assist more junior engineers in developing their skills

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Participate in technical interviews with new candidates

May serve as a mentor to individuals within the team

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Effectively communicate technical issues and developments with team members and clients

Present design documents, system diagrams, etc. to clients, stakeholders, partners, and other engineers

Serve as the discipline's primary lead when working with stakeholders

Process Improvement and Innovation

Utilize strong influential skills to drive improvements in software engineering processes and practices

Propose and evaluate multiple approaches to technical and process problems

Champion best practices in software development and system architecture

May lead small, less critical, or temporary team structures and projects

Basic qualifications

Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of engineering experience

Experience with front end development using JavaScript and React

Experience working with external APIs

2+ years of Ruby on Rails experience

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues

Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred Skills and Experience

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Prior government contracting experience

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Requirement

Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically

Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Perks

Work from anywhere.

Competitive pay.

A contribution to your health benefit.

The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.

Get to know us

We are a small, creative and highly technical team.

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.

We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.

We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.

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.

What you should expect from us

We will treat you fairly.

We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.

We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.

We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.

We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.

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