Solar Operation Manager Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to lead the design and development of API infrastructure and backend services, enabling full-stack engineering teams to build scalable systems for the Operations Technology Platform.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and development of API infrastructure and backend services that power our platform ecosystem
• Architect and implement our API Gateway initiative, enabling secure and efficient connectivity for teams across Blue Origin
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code in languages such as Java, Python, Go, and C++
• Design and build resilient, scalable microservices and backend systems that support organizational growth
• Implement robust API design patterns, versioning strategies, and documentation to ensure platform usability
• Champion operational excellence through monitoring, observability, and reliability practices; maintain high system uptime
• Lead technical design reviews across the organization, building repeatable processes and standards for backend systems
• Drive continuous improvement of platform infrastructure and deployment pipelines
• Architect and scale AI/ML-capable backend services and infrastructure to support emerging organizational needs
• Mentor junior and mid-level software developers and contribute to team technical excellence
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience designing and deploying software systems in production environments
• Established background in architecting and iterating modern backend systems and microservices
• Demonstrated expertise building scalable APIs and cloud-native backend services
• Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, or Go for backend development
• Strong understanding of database design, caching strategies, and data persistence patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization technologies
• Demonstrated background in researching and incorporating modern AI/ML tools into backend systems
Preferred:
• 5+ years of experience architecting large-scale API infrastructure and platform services
• Deep expertise in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and system design at scale
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and driving architectural decisions
• Track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams
• Proven ability to design systems that support organizational growth and multiple use cases
• Experience with API Gateway technologies and enterprise connectivity solutions
• Knowledge of aerospace, manufacturing, supply chain, or test software domains
• Experience architecting and scaling AI/ML solutions and building AI-capable backend systems
• Deep understanding of large language models, generative AI, and emerging AI technologies
• Track record of incorporating AI capabilities into platform services to drive business value
• Experience designing backend infrastructure optimized for machine learning and data processing workloads
• Expertise in integrating LLMs into production systems and managing LLM-based services at scale
Company:
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Kent, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.