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BLEN Corp
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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.
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
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