Software Engineer, Backend

Job Description

Software Engineer, Backend

Job ID: SWENG-CU-1534073

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.

Travel Requirements:

Expect up to 3 international trips per year, 2-3 weeks each, with company-paid airfare, lodging, and per-diem.

Must hold (or be able to obtain) a U.S. passport valid for 6+ months past each trip.

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit

Where Innovation Powers Impact

Ready to turn your expertise into impact? Welcome to Bluestaq.

About Bluestaq

At Bluestaq, we're not just another tech company-we're a mission-driven team of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration, defense systems, global alliances, government initiatives, or commercial breakthroughs, our work spans industries that shape the future. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A nod to our roots-"blue" (military shorthand for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

Recognized Excellence

We don't just talk about excellence-we deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorado's Best Workplaces. Whether we're supporting national security, enabling healthcare advancements, or driving commercial innovation, we're committed to building data management solutions that matter.

Why Colorado Springs?

Tech Talent Hotspot - Ranked #2 up-and-coming tech market in North America by CBRE (2024).

Top Place to Live - Named #3 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and Most Desirable City overall by U.S. News (2024-25).

Neighborly Spirit - Recognized as America's Most Neighborly City (2024) for community engagement and quality of life.

Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry, scaly, and feathery friends.

Women's Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr (2025), highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunities.

With 300 days of sunshine and the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop, Colorado Springs offers the perfect mix of urban energy and outdoor adventure.

Join the Mission

Ready to push boundaries with tech that transforms industries? At Bluestaq, we engineer secure, scalable data ecosystems for space, defense, healthcare, and beyond. Join us to tackle mission-critical challenges, protect the world's most valuable data, and build what's next. Let's make extraordinary possible - together.

Empower Critical Systems and Data

Are you ready to design and implement data solutions that support critical operations? We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our fast-growing team and build the secure, scalable infrastructure that underpins our data platforms. At Bluestaq, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems and deliver impactful solutions. This is your opportunity to make a difference by building resilient data systems that power mission-critical platforms.

Why This Role Matters

Data is the foundation of modern systems. It enables secure access and optimizes performance. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring that our data ecosystem remains highly secure and scalable. If you enjoy solving challenges, innovating with technology, and making a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs. You will collaborate across engineering, product, and security teams to build infrastructure that supports our most critical systems-from defense to healthcare-ensuring robust performance, seamless integration, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineer Scalable Solutions: Design and develop complex software systems with a focus on robustness, scalability, and security.

Code with Purpose: Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code that stands up to real-world demands.

Architect the Future: Collaborate on designing system architecture and technical specifications that support long-term growth.

Master APIs and Microservices: Develop backend services, APIs, and microservices that power high-performance applications.

Elevate Quality: Implement design patterns and best practices to boost performance, scalability, and code readability.

Test Like You Mean It: Conduct rigorous testing to catch issues before they surface.

Diagnose and Fix: Troubleshoot and debug complex issues throughout the development lifecycle.

Optimize Relentlessly: Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and deliver targeted optimizations.

Document and Educate: Produce clear technical documentation, from code comments to API guides, ensuring knowledge sharing and clarity.

Code with Confidence: Implement secure coding practices and ensure compliance with data protection standards.

Collaborate to Innovate: Work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate new technologies and architectures into existing systems.

Stay Agile: Participate in Agile or Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.

Lead and Learn Together: Mentor teammates, foster continuous learning, and drive improvements in code quality, testing, and maintainability.

Think Big, Build Smart: Analyze system requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver scalable solutions that fit the bigger picture.

Plan for the Future: Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Get Hands-On: Develop critical system components and features that deliver real impact.

Available 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Thursday, for live collaboration with international partners; remaining schedule is flexible within standard Bluestaq core business hours.

Partner daily with distributed teams, bridging time-zone gaps to drive architectural decisions.

Required Qualifications:

Programming Expertise: Proficient in Java, Python, or other major programming languages.

Build Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Java build tools like Maven and Gradle.

Security and Cloud Knowledge: Strong background in applied security principles and cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS.

Data Solutions Mastery: Experience with big data technologies and modern data storage solutions.

Full-Stack Development Skills: Proven ability in both front-end and back-end development.

Agile Collaboration: Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies.

Analytical Problem Solver: Sharp analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset.

Communication and Teamwork: Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Quick Learner: Adaptability to learn and integrate new tools and technologies swiftly.

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Certifications: DoD Security+ or CISSP certification.

Testing Expertise: Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.

Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, or Security+.

Containerization & DevOps Tools: Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Jenkins.

Frameworks and Libraries: Experience with Spring Boot and React.

Database Proficiency: Hands-on knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

Big Data Platforms: Familiarity with Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch.

Version Control Systems: Proficiency in Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.

Development Tools: Experience using Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, or Gradle.

Testing Frameworks: Proficiency with JUnit, TestNG, and Mockito.

Cloud Platforms: Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

DevOps Practices: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Why Join Us?

Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations, including healthcare and defense.

Continuous Growth: Expand your technical expertise with hands-on projects and mentorship.

Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving, learning, and collaboration.

Required Education: 1+ years of software development with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 25, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US 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.

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 .

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