Sr SW Engineer, UI Developler

BlackSky•Herndon, VA

1d•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

BlackSky is hiring an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join its Platform Applications and Services team and help expand its user experience. The role focuses on delivering high-quality software features, particularly with React and JavaScript front-end technologies, and includes some backend service development. The engineer works with the team to plan, develop, test, document, and support software functionality and production environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
At least 6 years of software engineering experience, specifically with JavaScript.
Experience with React.
Ability to understand and manipulate the browser DOM.
Experience using source control systems, preferably Git.
Experience participating in a team-oriented code review and design process.
Experience creating and consuming APIs from a single-page application.
Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to technical and non-technical team members.
Experience working with state management libraries such as Redux.
Experience with Agentic AI usage and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience building multiple applications with shared, internally developed libraries.
Experience and knowledge of Geospatial Intelligence and map-based applications.
Familiarity with issue and project tracking software such as Jira.
Experience working in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure React and JavaScript solutions are high quality and production ready.
Work with User Experience designers and engineering management to scope and plan feature development.
Test, debug, and document implemented software functionality.
Participate in design sessions and regular team status discussions, providing insightful feedback.
Assist with operational tasks to maintain stability in production environments.
Identify unclear or inconsistent requirements and technical limitations, and communicate issues early.
Collaborate with team members during core hours.
Mentor other engineers when appropriate.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, and parental leave.
401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
Employer matching donations.
Professional development.
Choice of Mac or PC.
Company swag.