Software Engineer III

Job DescriptionBlackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a Software Engineer III to join our Client's team.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Develop and maintain features across a full-stack Node.js web application, including front-end components, back-end APIs, and data layer integrationsWork with Databricks tables and write SQL queries to support data retrieval, transformation, and reporting needsBuild, maintain, and debug Python-based data pipelines running as scheduled jobs (daily/weekly) for data preprocessing and ingestionIntegrate and work with Jira APIs and data exports to support security risk workflowsUse the Databricks CLI to manage jobs, clusters, and deploymentsDeploy changes through a staging-to-production workflow: build → deploy to staging → test → promote to prodLeverage agentic engineering tools (Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and navigate an unfamiliar codebaseCollaborate closely with the team via Slack and participate in regular syncs, code reviews, and prioritization discussionsContribute to reducing technical debt in existing data pipelines while supporting new feature developmentTechnical SkillsMust Have:Demonstrated experience with full-stack web development (Node.js or equivalent back-end frameworks). Comfort working with SQL and data-heavy applications; ability to read, write, and debug queries against large structured datasets. Experience with Python scripting or notebook-based data workflows. Ability to ramp up quickly on an existing codebase using AI-assisted development tools. Familiarity with CLI-based developer workflows and cloud data platforms. Strong communication skills and experience working in collaborative, async-heavy team environments.Nice To Have:Experience with Databricks or similar lakehouse/data warehouse platforms. Familiarity with Jira's data model or API. Background in security, GRC, or risk management domains. High proficiency with AI engineering workflows (Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, etc.)Security Clearance Required: N/ABlackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.