Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead

About Bluestaq
At Bluestaq we build secure data platforms that matter for space missions national defense healthcare systems and commercial innovation. Founded in 2018 weve become a leader in enterprise software and secure data management by staying focused on what counts: modern architecture operational excellence and mission impact.

Were 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 were 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). Its who we are mission-aligned technologists building platforms that protect the worlds most valuable data.

Recognized Excellence Weve earned national recognition as one of Inc. Magazines Fastest-Growing Private Companies and consistently rank among Colorados Best Workplaces. But what were most proud of The systems we build the teams we develop and the mission outcomes we enable.

Senior Software Engineer Team Lead

We areseekinga technically skilled and people-centered Senior Software Engineer Team Lead to guide a small team of engineers building secure scalable solutions for government and commercial this pivotal roleyoullcombine deep technical contributions with direct team supervision ensuring that delivery stays on track systems meet quality and security standards and engineers are supported in their growth.

As a first-line leader you will coach mentor and develop team members while also serving as the technical point of contact within your closely with Product Program and Engineering stakeholders to align execution with broader strategic goals. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys empowering others to do their best work and is comfortable stepping in to unblock complex technical challenges when needed.

Why This Role Matters

Team Leads are the connective tissue between execution and leadership. Your work directlyimpactshow well engineering teams deliver how quickly they adapt and how confidently they scale. By combining day-to-day technical leadership with people developmentyoullhelp ensure our systems are built to last and our engineers are equipped to grow.

Ifyouredriven by technical excellence passionate about building high-performing teams and ready to lead from the front this is your opportunity to play a key role in advancing national security and commercial innovation.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Directly supervise engineers on your team; conduct performance check-ins feedback and development planning.
• UpholdBluestaqscore values of trust ownership curiosity teamwork mentorship and talent development fostering a culture where team members take initiative support one another and grow together.
• Mentor engineers in both technical execution and professional development.
• Create psychological safety. Foster an environment where engineers feel safe to ask questions raise concerns surface problems early and challenge ideas constructively. Teams that feel safe move faster and produce better outcomes.
• Navigate difficult conversations with empathy and directness. Whetheritsperformance feedback conflict resolution or organizational change communicate hard things honestly whilemaintainingtrust and respect.
• Identifyand escalate growth needs performance concerns or resourcing issues to the Engineering Manager.
• Contribute to hiring onboarding and retention of high-performing engineering talent.
  

Technical Leadership (Software Engineering Focus)

• Guide a small team of software engineers in designing and building secure scalable software systems for government and commercial applications.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across the team including code contributions whereappropriate.
• Ensure consistent application of modern software development practices including CI/CD code reviews testing and documentation.
• Support resolution of complex technical challenges stepping in directly when needed to unblock progress.
• Promote code quality maintainability and secure development practices throughout the sprint cycle.
• Guide your team through complex implementations and align technical work with architecture standards and security requirements.
• Partner with architects and senior engineers to support scalability performance and maintainability across systems.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to evaluate and implementappropriate tools languages and frameworks aligned with mission and program needs.
• Stay current with relevant technologies and introduce improvements in tooling languages and frameworks where they meaningfully improve outcomes.
  

Delivery Management

• Partner closely with product owners product managers or engineering managers to plan sprints define scope clarify requirements and prioritize backlog items.
• Own the day-to-day execution of delivery: assign tasks track progress and proactively remove blockers.
• Ensure that sprint commitments are met with both technical rigor and high-quality standards.
• Ensure systems and codebases meet architectural guardrails and security requirements.
• Escalate risks delivery challenges or resource constraints to Product Program and Engineering Management with clarity and urgency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the key point of contact for your team across product program and architectural stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis scope planning and integration conversations.
• Participate in broader engineering planning capability discussions and system architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with other Team Leads and Engineering Managers to improve engineering process maturity and cross-team alignment.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of tools frameworks and practices that improve engineering productivity and system reliability.
• Advocate for sustainable investments in tech debt refactoring and system reliability.
• Contribute to building a culture of technical excellence knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  

Outcomes

• High-performingengaged engineering team delivering secure scalable software solutions.
• Systems and codebases that meet architectural guardrails security requirements and mission needs.
• Rapid onboarding development and retention of engineering talent.
• Technical solutions that scale reliably and are delivered with clarity predictability and confidence.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience guiding engineering teams technically including hands-on software developmentexpertise.
• Prior experience supervising mentoring or coaching team members.
• Skilled in managing agile workflows sprint planning and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity with composure.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance short-term delivery needs with long-term sustainability and technical quality.
  

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related field and 4 years of engineering or related experience OR
• Associate degree in a related field and 6 years of engineering or related experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of engineering or related experience.
  
  

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 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).
• Pet-Friendly Leader - Ranked #1 Most Pet-Friendly City in the U.S. (2023) for furry scaly and feathery friends.
• Womens Workforce Haven - Ranked #6 Best City for Women in the Workforce byCheckr(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.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area orrelocateat their own expense.

Why Join Us

• Purpose-Driven Work: Support systems that power industries and critical operations including healthcare and defense.
• Continuous Growth: Expand your technicalexpertisewith hands-on projects and mentorship.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving learning and collaboration.

Ready to make an impact Apply today and help shape the future of data management in healthcare defense and beyond!

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 organizations 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 .

Date the Position Closes: Applications will be accepted for 60 days beyond the posting date or until the position is filled whichever comes first.