Principal Software Engineer
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USD 180000 - 220000
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Principal Software Engineer
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Colorado Springs Colorado. This is not a remote position.
Salary Range: In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this role is $180000 $220000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills certifications and location
Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an endofyear 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 Innovation Powers Impact
Ready to turn your expertise into impact Welcome to Bluestaq.
About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq were not just another tech companywere a missiondriven team of innovators problemsolvers and trailblazers. Whether supporting space exploration defense systems global alliances government initiatives healthcare advancements 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 rootsblue (military shorthand for the good guys) and staq (as in software stack).
At Bluestaq we dont believe in checking boxeswe believe in hiring the right human for the mission. We evaluate talent based on skill grit and integrityperiod. The result A naturally diverse team of professionals who thrive in fastpaced environments because they care deeply about the work.
Recognized Excellence
We dont just talk about excellencewe deliver it. Bluestaq has earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazines FastestGrowing Private Companies and is consistently ranked among Colorados Best Workplaces. Whether were supporting national security enabling healthcare advancements or driving commercial innovation were committed to building data management solutions that matter.
Why Colorado Springs
- Tech Talent Hotspot Ranked #2 upandcoming 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 202425.
- Neighborly Spirit Recognized as Americas Most Neighborly City 2024 for community engagement and quality of life.
- Active Lifestyle Hub Top 5 for hiking and fitness blending outdoor recreation and wellness 2022.
- PetFriendly Leader Ranked #1 Most PetFriendly City in the U.S. 2023 for furry scaly and feathery friends.
- Womens Workforce Haven Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce by Checkr 2025 highlighting earning potential and female leadership opportunity.
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 missioncritical challenges protect the worlds most valuable data and build whats next. Lets make extraordinary possible together.
Are you a seasoned software engineer ready to lead the development of secure highperformance data management platforms At Bluestaq youll collaborate with brilliant software engineers leverage modern technologies and protect some of the nations most critical systems.
This is more than a jobits an opportunity to engineer the future of secure data management.
Why This Role Matters
In todays digital landscape data security scalability and resilience are nonnegotiable. Your software expertise will safeguard sensitive information optimize missioncritical operations and drive innovation in a highimpact environment.
If you excel at solving complex software engineering challenges building scalable architectures and mentoring teamsthis is your opportunity to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and Develop HighPerformance Systems
- Design and build scalable secure and robust software solutions that withstand realworld demands.
- Develop and maintain backend services APIs and microservices to support missioncritical applications.
- Lead architecture discussions and system design for longterm scalability and performance optimization.
- Optimize software for efficiency fault tolerance and security in distributed environments.
Lead with Technical Excellence
- Implement best practices in software development including design patterns SOLID principles and secure coding.
- Conduct code reviews mentor other engineers and uphold highquality coding standards.
- Drive performance monitoring and optimizations identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex multilayered system issues.
Elevate Engineering Processes
- Champion testdriven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks for software reliability.
- Maintain FOSS and SAST scans guiding developers on security mitigations.
- Lead Agile and Scrum ceremonies ensuring efficient sprint planning and .
- Collaborate across teams working closely with systems engineers UI/UX designers and DevSecOps engineers to integrate new technologies and architectures.
Strategic Impact and Innovation
- Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development to align with business goals.
- Research and integrate emerging technologies ensuring Bluestaq remains at the forefront of innovation.
- Influence technical direction making key architectural decisions to futureproof systems.
Who You Are
Youre an experienced software engineer who thrives in complex environments and enjoys leading technical innovation. You balance handson coding with architecturelevel thinking and are passionate about secure data management.
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of professional experience in software development.
- Expertise in Java Python or other major programming languages.
- Deep understanding of secure coding practices and compliance standards.
- Handson experience with Java build tools such as Maven and Gradle.
- Strong cloud computing experience particularly with AWS.
- Proficiency in API development and microservices architectures.
- Experience with containerization tools such as Kubernetes and Docker.
- Deep knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB Cassandra) databases.
- Passion for mentoring engineers.
- Lead design discussions and review implementations.
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Security certifications such as DoD Security or CISSP.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent cloud certifications.
- Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines including Jenkins and Terraform.
- Proficiency in fullstack development using technologies like React and Spring Boot.
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop Spark and Elasticsearch.
- Experience with testdriven development using JUnit TestNG and Mockito.
- Proficiency in Git GitHub or Bitbucket for version control.
Why Join Bluestaq
- Work on highimpact projects that safeguard critical national data.
- Collaborate with toptier engineers in an innovative and technologydriven environment.
- Gain opportunities to lead mentor and shape technical strategy.
- Join a missiondriven company committed to securing data integrity.
Required Education: 8 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.
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
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
