Blueorigin

Sr. Manager - Software Engineering

Greater Seattle Area · Senior

Work authorization required$197k-$276kDetected 2 days ago

AWSCloud PlatformsJiraConfluenceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies.

Lead a team of eight engineers and admins responsible for the administration, integration, and reliability of Jira, Confluence, and Blue Origin's broader portfolio of enterprise applications, along with the AWS infrastructure they run on
Transform the team from a manual, ticket-driven model into a software engineering practice that builds self-service tools and automates recurring requests
Architect and guide the design of integrations and automations that connect enterprise applications and eliminate manual work
Own the applications and infrastructure roadmap, making high-judgment decisions on prioritization and scheduling that impact employees across the company
Lead capacity planning, upgrade planning, and disaster recovery efforts
Manage vendor relationships for licensing and support contracts
Hire and develop top-tier talent
Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure applications and infrastructure meet security and compliance requirements
At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Deep technical command of AWS services and application platforms - you lead from the front and go deep alongside your team

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Experience leading organizational or operational change within a team - reshaping roles, processes, or ways of working
Experience operating application workloads on AWS in a production environment
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Experience driving adoption of AI tools and AI-assisted development within an engineering or operations team
Experience administering Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) at enterprise scale
Track record of elevating team capabilities and driving operational maturity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
WA applicants is $197,004.00 - $275,805.60
Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
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Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
The vision to transform manual, reactive work into engineered, self-service solutions - and the conviction to see it through
Mature and scale the team's infrastructure and operations work - AWS infrastructure, patching, upgrades, and system health - raising operational rigor as the company grows
Participate in an on-call rotation and ensure the team maintains effective on-call coverage

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force.
Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

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