Software Engineer (Wilmington, NC - Remote)

Location: Wilmington, NC - Remote

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

Work Description:

BluePath Labs is looking for a experienced Software Engineer to help us build data-rich applications supporting a diverse set of public and private sector clients. As a BluePath Software Engineer, you will work with dynamic and accomplished teammates to develop, test, and deploy secure, data-driven applications for web platforms. The ideal candidate will have a great eye for software design and UX, and pay attention to the details that take an application from 'good' to 'great'.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, cloud-based applications that integrate multiple complex data sources and machine-learning capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers, analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders to define system performance requirements and interfaces.
• Ensure the highest standards of code quality by writing automated tests, supporting manual testing, and participating in thorough code reviews.
• Following project plans and providing scoping/timing estimates for appropriate tasks, and pro-actively communicating issues that may affect them.
• Build secure applications that meet U.S. Government cybersecurity requirements.
• Design and develop database management systems, data manipulation and visualization techniques, and access control services and interfaces.
• Prepare appropriate configuration and change management documentation that provides the detailed workflow and diagrams that describe input, output, logic, and deployment schemes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship.
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience building data-intensive applications using JavaScript/TypeScript and Python.
• Extensive experience implementing automated testing.
• Willingness and ability to learn and work on different parts of a software stack.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications to cloud environments (Azure or AWS).
• Experience designing and implementing OLTP and OLAP databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Clickhouse).
• Experience with database schema design, query optimization, scaling, and backups.
• Self-motivated and curious, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art software systems.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for building a positive team culture.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with Vue or equivalent JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with API development in Python using FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Experience implementing CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Understanding of cybersecurity compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-171 and CMMC.
• Experience developing applications for Government-managed secure cloud environments (e.g., CloudOne, PlatformOne). Direct experience building applications at IL4 or above would be a major plus.
• Experience building authorization/authentication systems that integrate with CAC/PIV cards and Active Directory systems.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Healthcare Reimbursement, Lifestyle & Wellness Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath Labs:

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

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BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.