Software Engineer I

Blue Ridge Associates; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work culture

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Support for certifications

Job summary

A financial services company in Virginia is seeking a Software Developer to create scalable applications that empower employees. Responsibilities include designing and developing software, writing maintainable code, and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and knowledge of PHP, Python, SQL, and web technologies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of web technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Familiarity with Python and SQL.
• Basic understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Experience with relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve software defects.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

Python

SQL

Object-Oriented Programming

Git

AWS

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Leverage your development skills to create solutions that empower employees across the country to build financial independence. At Blue Ridge Associates, we don’t just administer retirement plans – we help people build lasting financial security. Through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) services, we empower employees across the country to take ownership of their financial futures. We’re proud to be one of the top ESOP administration firms in the nation, serving a diverse range of companies that believe in sharing success with their people.

Whether remote or based in one of our seven offices across the country, our team members work together with a shared mission: to make it easy for retirement plan professionals and sponsors to provide wealth‑building benefits to business owners and their employees.

Job Type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and reliable software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using PHP, Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and best practices.
• Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to improving existing codebases for better performance and maintainability.
• Learn and apply industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Familiarity with Python and SQL.
• Basic understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Exposure to relational databases; experience with non‑relational databases is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in software development (internships or co‑ experience acceptable).
• Experience working on academic, personal, or early‑career projects involving web or software development.
• Familiarity with front‑end frameworks such as React is a plus.
• Interest in cloud services and microservices architecture is a plus.

Benefits

• Remote‑first work culture with in‑office options (VA, MD, OH, IL, CA, MN).
• Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• 401(k) with company match + HSA with contribution.
• Generous PTO for parental leave, vacation and holiday time.
• Support for certifications, association dues, and professional growth.
• Company culture built on community: happy hours, social events, committee opportunities, and volunteer opportunities to make a difference.

Values

• Precision – Accurate records, timely and error‑free service.
• Efficacy – We ensure compliance, support communication, and guide participants toward retirement readiness.
• Advocacy – We champion regulatory and legislative change that benefits employers and employees.
• Collaboration – Trusted partners to clients, advisors, and teammates alike.
• Excellence – We bring personalized, proactive, high‑touch service to everything we do.

Apply

Apply now and make a career out of making a difference! Blue Ridge is committed to equal pay and pay transparency.

The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, relevant experience, work location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and current business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be authorized to work in the US. Salary Description: $65,000 – $110,000.