Backend Engineer II

About BlueLabs

BlueLabs is a leading provider of analytics services and technology dedicated to helping our partners do the most good with their data. Our team of analysts, scientists, engineers, and strategists hail from diverse backgrounds yet share a passion for using data to solve the world’s greatest social and analytical challenges. Since our inception we’ve worked with more than 400 organizations ranging from government agencies, advocacy groups, unions, political campaigns, and international groups. In addition, we service an ever-expanding portfolio of commercial clients in the automotive, travel, CPG, entertainment, healthcare, media, and telecom industries. Along the way, we’ve developed some of the most innovative tools available in analytics, media optimization, reporting, and influencer outreach.

About the team

The Engineering team at BlueLabs supports application access, asset management, and broader operational logistics. We work with a number of internal stakeholders including the Data Science, Insights, Civic Technology, and Ripple teams. Our work supports the underlying infrastructure and data pipelines which allow the rest of the teams to conduct innovative analyses, propose innovative improvements in government operations, and hone messaging for important campaigns. We work in changing, ambiguous environments, so we embrace nuance, inclusivity, and complexity to deliver programs that work for the diverse groups of individuals who rely on us. You’ll be working with a team of professionals with various work backgrounds and experiences who seek to make Blue Labs a more efficient, compliant, and positive place to work.

Full Stack Engineer

About the Role:

Join the innovative team at BlueLabs and play a crucial role in powering the data-driven backend systems that fuel our success. We're seeking a Backend Engineer with a passion for building scalable, performant backend systems, data pipelines, and infrastructure to support a variety of internal and client-facing products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, results-oriented environment where your expertise will have a direct impact.

In this position, you will:

• Architect and develop robust backend systems: Design and implement highly scalable and efficient backend services using Python or Typescript (with Node.js).
• Optimize data pipelines: Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines to transform and process large volumes of data for analysis and application integration.
• Enhance database performance: Design, tune, and maintain relational and non-relational databases to ensure optimal performance for our applications.
• Ensure code quality: Develop comprehensive unit and integration tests to guarantee the reliability and functionality of your code.
• Collaborate on infrastructure: Work with DevOps engineers to design and implement efficient CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Partner across teams: Collaborate closely with data scientists, product owners, and other engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are seeking:

• 3+ years of experience: Hands-on experience building backend systems for web applications or data-intensive products.
• Expertise in backend technologies: Strong proficiency in Typescript (with Node.js), with a deep understanding of API design principles and best practices, additional experience in python preferred.
• Data engineering skills: Experience building and maintaining data pipelines using tools like Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar technologies.
• Database mastery: Solid understanding of relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• Problem-solving mindset: Commitment to clean code, performance optimization, and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Collaborative spirit: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Security clearance: Ability to successfully attain and maintain a Federal Public Trust background investigation, including U.S. Citizenship or U.S. residency requirements.

Nice to Have:

• Cloud infrastructure: Familiarity with modern cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment practices.
• DevOps experience: Basic understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management tools.
• Data analysis: Familiarity with Python or R for data exploration and analysis.
• Frontend fundamentals: Familiarity with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) is a plus.

How to Stand Out:

• Project portfolio: Showcase projects that demonstrate your backend and data engineering expertise.
• Security-conscious: Experience delivering products in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance.
• Continuous learner: Demonstrate a passion for learning new technologies and keeping up with industry trends.

Let us know where your strengths lie – we welcome candidates with diverse skill sets and backgrounds!

What We Offer:

BlueLabs offers a friendly work environment and competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Salary: $115,000 - $130,000
• Premier health insurance plan
• 401K matching
• Unlimited vacation leave
• Paid sick, personal, and volunteer leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• Professional development stipend & tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive & collaborative culture 
• Flexible working hours
• Remote friendly (within the U.S.)
• And more! 

The salary range for candidates who meet the minimum posted qualifications reflects the Company’s good faith understanding and belief as to the wage range, and is accurate as of the date of this job posting.

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, as a company policy, BlueLabs strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning employment. BlueLabs adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment; if not the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated. BlueLabs will evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants unable to be vaccinated due to a religious belief, disability, pregnancy, or on an individualized basis in accordance with applicable laws.

At BlueLabs, we celebrate, support and thrive on differences. Not only do they benefit our services, products, and community, but most importantly, they are to the benefit of our team. Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans statuses, disabilities and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, BlueLabs is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. BlueLabs endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact the Director, People Operations.  BlueLabs participates in E-verify. EEO is the Law.

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