Senior Software Developer II - Full Stack

What we would like from you

• Technical Leadership and Strategy
• Collaborate closely with the tech lead, taking responsibility for the system's architecture and development strategy
• Step in as the acting Tech Lead when required, making key technical decisions that ensure alignment with overall product and business goals
• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable systems and architectures
• Work on building prototypes and proof of concepts that later become major production features
  
• Software Development and Problem-Solving
• Leverage extensive full-stack development experience to lead high-complexity, outcome-driven projects
• Proactively diagnose and solve architectural and technical issues, driving quality improvements in existing systems
• Work hands-on with modern tech stacks, including advanced usage of cloud platforms, ensuring scalable system designs
• Actively contribute to the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions and applications
  
• Mentorship and Team Development
• Mentor and support junior engineers, focusing on transferring skills in system design, cloud services, and AI technologies
• Provide technical guidance across teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Engage in technical interviews, assessing candidates' skills and cultural fit
 
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Present design documents, architecture diagrams, and technical solutions to clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Communicate technical strategies and developments effectively across the team and external partners
 
• Process Improvement and Innovation
• Drive improvements in software development processes and practices, with a focus on high performance and scalability
• Champion best practices in system design, architecture, cloud services, and AI development
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in AI and cloud computing, applying this knowledge to drive innovation in the organization

Basic qualifications

• Essential Requirements
• 10+ years of engineering experience, with a proven track record of designing and developing scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems and architectures
• Extensive experience with full stack development using Python, React, Next.js, Node.js, Java or Ruby on Rails
• Hands-on experience with Python and AI toolings, including familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and other modern AI frameworks
• Strong expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, ensuring systems are scalable and maintainable in a cloud-native environment
• Experience working with both relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL databases like Firestore, MongoDB, ensuring effective database design, optimization, and scalability
• Hands-on experience integrating external APIs and third-party services into applications
• Strong cloud services management and configuration skills with AWS, Azure, or GCP, leveraging these platforms for high availability, scalability, and security
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git), and experience managing large, complex codebases
• Robust problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing and resolving complex system issues related to distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and application performance
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Prior experience leading engineering teams or acting as a Tech Lead
• Experience building AI applications and their underlying infrastructure
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and best practices
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Requirement

• Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
• Must be located in the United States
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Perks

• Work from anywhere.
• The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary range ($130,000 - $200,000+) based on role requirements and your experience and impact.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Up to 20+ days of PTO annually.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• FSA/HSA and commuter benefit options.
• Professional development opportunities, certifications, and continuous learning support.
• Company-provided technology and access to productivity and AI tools.
• Additional bonus based on performance.

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.

BLEN's hiring process

• Resume Review: Our team evaluates your resume and online profiles (LinkedIn, GitHub, etc.) to assess qualification fit.
• 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-home
• Hiring Manager Screen (30 mins): Dive deeper into your experience and the role with the hiring manager.
• Virtual Interviews (2 rounds, 30-45 min each): Technical and competency-based interviews aligned with Blen's values, conducted via Google Meet.
• Decision & Offer: Post-interview, the hiring team decides. If selected, your recruiter will extend an offer and assist with logistics.