Software Engineer - Python

Blackstone Talent Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Talent Group is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Client's team in Colorado Springs. You will help build Forge, a new backend system, and contribute to a scalable toolchain that supports the C2MBC-Global program.

We value deep backend experience in Python and MATLAB, automation, CI/CD, and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Backend software engineering with Python or MATLAB experience.
• Automation experience required; CI/CD pipelines knowledge highly desired.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement features and develop Forge backend system from ground up.
• Assist and upkeep CI/CD pipeline and internal tooling.
• Manage GitLab merge requests and support other teams on technical issues.
• Handle high-priority PRs and coordinate with Tools Team.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Bash/Unix

Java/JavaSpring

Automation

CI/CD

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

Mattermost

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

Mattermost

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Client's team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position will primarily include implementing features and developing a new backend system that the program uses from the ground up, known as Forge. This system is designed to be a supplemental backend tool to help alleviate the difficulties of using the other backend systems that are currently on the C2MBC-Global program. Other responsibilities include assistance and upkeep of the C2BMC-Global's CI/CD pipeline, which uses in-house scripts and applications to ensure a streamlined, easy approach to expanded integration testing within the large system of applications that are used within the program. Outside of this responsibility, other ones include things such as GitLab merge request management, assisting other teams with problems/bugs/etc that come from issues from the tools provided by the Tools Team, and handling issues that arise related to the team that are considered high priority, known as PRs.

Background Experience

Background experience in backend software engineering - specifically through Python or MATLAB - is most desired for the Tools Team's current need. Experience with upkeeping and adding features to frameworks and similar systems is also a big plus. Other aspects that can be helpful include experience with automation and CI/CD pipelines, as well as experience working in fast-paced, collaborative team environments. The primary tech skill that we are looking for is direct experience with the Python language as well as MATLAB. Automation experience is required.

Desired tech skills

Bash/Unix, Java/ JavaSpring languages for upkeep on other applications/frameworks that currently exist within the tools team. Additional tech skills that are highly preferred include: experience with Agile workflows, usage of Jira and Confluence interfaces, knowledge of using Microsoft Teams and Mattermost, and experience with Git and GitLab. Career level typically with an advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent; wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutionsWorks under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resourcesFrequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

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Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.