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Lead Software Developer

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
Colombia, District of Columbia (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

12+ years of software engineering experience, At least 5 years in a leadership role, Expertise in multiple programming languages, Deep understanding of cloud platforms, Experience with AI and machine learning technologies.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead technical strategy for projects
  • Supervise and mentor development team
  • Oversee multiple projects for quality
  • Research and integrate emerging technologies
  • Act as technical contact for clients
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BLEN Corp
11 - 50 Employees
About BLEN Corp
Founded in 2004, BLEN, Inc. is an SBA Certified 8(a) and VA Certified Small Business (VOSB) technology firm out of DC. We are known for building cutting-edge software solutions and mobile apps to help public agencies, non-profits, and enterprises to transform from using legacy systems to scalable modern digital services. We combine a humancentered design approach with Research, Design, Product, Security and Engineering and work closely with our clients to solve complex problems. We are entrusted to help build some of the largest Federal software projects including The United States Patent Office, The White House, GSA, HHS Head Start among others.
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Job description

About BLEN
BLENers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we've been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology that's just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.

About this position
As a Lead Software Developer at BLEN, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our development team, including Senior Software Developers. You will be responsible for overseeing the technical direction of projects, making high-level architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. This position requires exceptional technical expertise across the full stack, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation in areas such as cloud services, AI, and emerging technologies.

What we would like from you
  • Technical Leadership and Strategy
  • Lead the overall technical strategy and architecture for complex, large-scale projects
  • Make critical decisions on technology stack, frameworks, and methodologies
  • Oversee and approve system designs and architectural choices made by team members
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices across the development team

  • Team Management and Mentorship
  • Directly supervise and mentor a team of developers, including Senior Software Developers
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide career development guidance
  • Lead technical interviews and make hiring decisions for the development team
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence

  • Project Oversight and Delivery
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet quality standards and timelines
  • Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scopes and timelines
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks across projects
  • Ensure smooth integration between different components and teams

  • Innovation and R&D
  • Spearhead research into emerging technologies and their potential applications
  • Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes for innovative solutions
  • Drive the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities into our products and services
  • Evaluate and implement cutting-edge AI services and APIs from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, and Google VertexAI
  • Guide the use of high-level AI frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, FastAI, or Keras for rapid prototyping and development

  • Client and Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for high-profile clients and partners
  • Present complex technical concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate with business leaders to align technical strategies with business goals

    • Basic qualifications
  • Essential Requirements
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Extensive full-stack development expertise, with mastery in multiple languages such as Python, Fast API, Flask, TypesScript (React, Node.js), Java, or Rust
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their advanced services
  • Strong background in AI and machine learning, including experience with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or Hugging Face Transformers
  • Proficiency in developing working with pre-trained models and fine-tuning for specific tasks
  • Experience integrating AI services and APIs from major providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google VertexAI) into production systems
  • Expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, both for relational and NoSQL databases
  • Track record of successfully leading and mentoring development teams

  • Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience in government or highly regulated industry projects
  • Contributions to open-source projects or thought leadership in the tech community
  • Experience in implementing microservices architectures and event-driven systems
  • Knowledge of advanced AI paradigms such as RAG, few-shot learning, self-supervised learning, etc

    • Requirement
  • Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
  • Must be located in the United States
  • Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

    • Perks
  • Work from anywhere.
  • Competitive pay.
  • A contribution to your health benefit.
  • The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.

    • Get to know us
  • We are a small, creative and highly technical team.
  • Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.
  • We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.
  • We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.
  • We do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.

    • What you should expect from us
  • We will treat you fairly.
  • We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.
  • We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.
  • We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.
  • We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.

    • Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Hard Skills

    Client ServicesRust (Programming Language)Infrastructure as Code (IaC)TypeScriptMicroservicesCloud Platform SystemTensorFlowHugging Face TransformersSoftware Development MethodologiesStakeholder CommunicationsJAX-WSSoftware EngineeringEvent-Driven ProgramminggRPCSoftware Design PatternsAmazon Web ServicesJava (Programming Language)Machine LearningPython (Programming Language)DevOpsProject GovernanceFull Stack DevelopmentData ModelingPyTorch (Machine Learning Library)Flask (Web Framework)Artificial IntelligenceTerraformSystems ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipCI/CDMicrosoft Azure

    Other Skills

    • Team Management
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