Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer
Bluestaq
About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq, we build secure data platforms that matter for space missions, national defense, healthcare systems, and commercial innovation. Founded in 2018, we've become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management by staying focused on what counts: modern architecture, operational excellence, and mission impact.
We're engineers, problem-solvers, and builders who take the mission seriously, but not ourselves. We automate the repeatable, question the status quo, and design systems that are as reliable as they are scalable. Whether we're supporting space, defense systems, or healthcare advancements, we build with the same principles: cloud-native solutions, security by design, and relentless simplicity.
Our name? "Blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack). It's who we are, mission-aligned technologists building platforms that protect the world’s most valuable data.
Recognized Excellence We've earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and consistently rank among Colorado's Best Workplaces. But what we're most proud of? The systems we build, the teams we develop, and the mission outcomes we enable.
Join the Mission
Ready to build technology that matters? Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, engineer secure data ecosystems, and push the boundaries of what's possible in space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Let's make extraordinary possible—together.
Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer
About the Role
Bluestaq is seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable software systems that support critical government and commercial missions.
In this role, you’ll primarily work on backend services, APIs, and data layers to deliver reliable, maintainable features used by operators and analysts in high-stakes environments. Depending on your experience and demonstrated capability, you may operate as a Software Engineer owning small features end-to-end, or as a Senior Software Engineer leading larger features, mentoring teammates, and shaping technical decisions within your domain.
Why This Role Matters
Our software directly supports national security, defense, and mission-critical operations. Engineers at Bluestaq don’t build throwaway features — they build systems people rely on every day.
As a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer, your work will:
- Enable mission outcomes where reliability, security, and clarity matter
- Improve system quality, maintainability, and performance over time
- Influence how we design, test, and operate software at scale
- Help raise the technical bar for the team through collaboration and mentorship
This role offers meaningful technical ownership, real-world impact, and the opportunity to grow within a clearly defined engineering career path.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on level, you will:
- Design, implement, and maintain features across the application stack (APIs, services, data)
- Write clean, testable, maintainable code following established patterns and standards
- Design and contribute unit, integration, and targeted end-to-end tests to ensure system reliability and safe change over time
- Collaborate with product, design, and engineering peers to clarify requirements and technical tradeoffs
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning
- Debug production issues across services using logs, metrics, and debugging tools
- Communicate progress, risks, and blockers clearly to keep work moving
At the Senior Software Engineer level, you will also:
- Own the technical design and delivery of medium-sized features or subsystems from initial design through production and operational support
- Evaluate and evolve service boundaries, data models, and integration patterns to support system scalability and reliability
- Mentor earlier-career engineers through pairing, feedback, and shared context
- Identify and address technical debt, refactoring opportunities, and quality gaps
- Act as a technical escalation point within your product or service area
- Make sound design decisions balancing performance, security, maintainability, and delivery
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Rust, C#)
- Experience building production software that spans multiple layers of an application
- Solid understanding of software fundamentals (data structures, APIs, HTTP/REST)
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows
- Ability to debug issues methodically and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Strong collaboration skills and a bias toward ownership and follow-through
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerized environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
- Experience with modern backend frameworks
- Understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Exposure to secure coding practices and compliance-driven environments
- Experience working on government, defense, or mission-critical systems
Required Experience and Education (Software Engineer):
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 0+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- Associate degree in a related field and 4+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of software engineering or related experience.
Required Experience and Education (Senior Software Engineer):
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 0+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 4+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- Associate degree in a related field and 6+ years of software engineering or related experience, OR
- High School Diploma/GED and 8+ years of software engineering or related experience.
Clearance Requirement: This position may require the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check. Eligibility for a TS/SCI Clearance will be assessed as part of the onboarding process or based on programmatic needs.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.
Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.
