Software Engineer I

Description

Where Technical Expertise Meets Purpose-Driven Impact
Leverage your development skills to create solutions that empower employees across the country to build financial independence. 

At Blue Ridge Associates, we don’t just administer retirement plans — we help people build lasting financial security. Through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) services, we empower employees across the country to take ownership of their financial futures. We’re proud to be one of the top ESOP administration firms in the nation, serving a diverse range of companies that believe in sharing success with their people.

Whether remote or based in one of our seven offices across the country, our team members work together with a shared mission: to make it easy for retirement plan professionals and sponsors to provide wealth-building benefits to business owners and their employees.

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join our development team and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software applications. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to build new features, enhance existing systems, and grow your technical skills across modern web and cloud technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, contribute to software solutions from the ground up, and gain hands-on experience with real-world production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and reliable software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using PHP, Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and best practices.
• Help troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to improving existing codebases for better performance and maintainability.
• Learn and apply industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Familiarity with Python and SQL.
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Exposure to relational databases; experience with non-relational databases is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies is a plus.

 Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in software development (internships or co-op experience acceptable).
• Experience working on academic, personal, or early-career projects involving web or software development.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React is a plus.
• Interest in cloud services and microservices architecture is a plus. 
• You’ll join a company that works hard and supports one another — while doing work that truly matters.

 You’ll join a company that works hard and supports one another — while doing work that truly matters.

We offer:

· Remote-first work culture with in-office options (VA, MD, OH, IL, CA, MN)

· Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)

· 401(k) with company match + HSA with contribution

· Generous PTO for parental leave, vacation and holiday time

· Support for certifications, association dues, and professional growth

· Company culture built on community: happy hours, social events, committee opportunities, and volunteer opportunities to make a difference

Join Us as We Build Wealth for Generations

Everything we do is driven by our vision. We see a future where more people achieve financial independence, enjoy meaningful retirement, and leave a legacy.

To get there, we live by our values every day:

· Precision – Accurate records, timely and error-free service.

· Efficacy – We ensure compliance, support communication, and guide participants toward retirement readiness.

· Advocacy – We champion regulatory and legislative change that benefits employers and employees.

· Collaboration – Trusted partners to clients, advisors, and teammates alike.

· Excellence – We bring personalized, proactive, high-touch service to everything we do.

This is more than a job. It’s your chance to create lasting impact — for your career and for the people whose futures you work to shape every day.

Apply now and make a career out of making a difference!

Blue Ridge is committed to equal pay and pay transparency.

The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $110,000. This range represents the anticipated pay for this role across multiple U.S. labor markets and is intended as a general guideline.

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, relevant experience, work location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and current business considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Must be authorized to work in the US.