Sr. Software Engineer

Role

Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Washington DC area (DMV) Hybrid role – Locals who can come in to office.

• Blue Yonder is a Leading AI-driven Global Supply Chain Solutions Software Product Company and won Texas’s “Best Places to Work” in 2024/25.
• We're seeking an engineering expert who has a strong technical foundation with the additional ability to be hands‑on with development/deployment cycles.
• You should have deep knowledge of industry best practices, with the ability to implement them working with both the platform and the product teams at Blue Yonder.
• We are seeking an experienced Sr Staff Engineer with deep expertise building and deploying Python applications in the cloud.

• Application:
  Python, FastAPI
• Architecture:
  Scalable, Resilient, Event‑driven, Secure, Multi‑tenant, Microservices
• Cloud: MS Azure (ARM templates, AKS, HD insight, Application Gateway, Virtue Networks, Event Hub, Azure AD)
• Other:
  Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgre
  
  SQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB

• Architect and Develop:
  Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services.
• Cloud Solutions:
  Leverage Microsoft Azure services for building, deploying, and scaling applications. Work with solutions like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Helm, Terraform, Git Hub Actions and Mongo
  
  DB.
• SaaS Development:
  Design and development of SaaS solutions, focusing on multi‑tenancy, scalability, low latency and high availability.
• Event‑Driven Systems:
  Design and develop distributed systems using Kafka for event streaming, real‑time data processing, and messaging.
• Hands‑on Leadership:
  Lead by example through hands‑on coding, peer code reviews, and setting high standards for software quality, performance, and security.
• Mentorship:
  Provide technical guidance and support to junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.
• Performance Optimization:
  Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize code for maximum scalability and reliability.
• Best Practices:
  Champion software engineering best practices such as test‑driven development (TDD), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and secure coding standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or any other relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 plus years of experience in software development with a focus on design and architecture of Python services.
• Proven experience working with widely distributed systems.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka for building scalable event‑driven applications.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services, including deploying microservices and managing infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and designing scalable backend systems with some front end experience with Typescript.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with a proactive and detail‑oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops practices and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Knowledge of Graph
  
  QL and gRPC is a plus.
• Experience in building high‑availability systems and disaster recovery planning.
• Contributions to open‑source projects and active participation in tech communities.
• Prior experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub Sub, Big Query) is a bonus.

USD $ - $

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal‑opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.