Jacobs/BlackLynx is seeking a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience to design, build, integrate, and support mission-focused software systems. This role emphasizes hands-on backend software development while providing opportunities for architectural contributions and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will work within a collaborative Agile environment, focusing on enhancing software quality and operational efficiency. Strong Python skills and familiarity with modern software practices are essential for success in this position.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong Python development experience
• Experience with object-oriented programming and software design
• Experience building or consuming APIs
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration
• Experience with messaging queues or event-driven systems

• Develop, test, and maintain backend software applications using Python
• Design and integrate APIs between software components and external systems
• Connect distributed services using messaging queues such as RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Kafka
• Build and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Troubleshoot integration issues across services, APIs, containers, and messaging layers
• Participate in Agile planning, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Break down technical work into clear tasks and help track progress toward sprint and release goals
• Write automated tests and support CI/CD, code reviews, and software quality practices
• Document designs, interfaces, workflows, and operational considerations
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, customers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into working software
• Contribute to architecture, reliability, scalability, maintainability, and developer experience improvements
• Mentor junior developers or provide technical guidance when needed

• Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.