Join our team as a Software Engineer (Contractor)! 

This is a remote opportunity, and we welcome applications from candidates across South America.

In this role, you’ll help create the technology that powers our business—designing and delivering smart, scalable solutions that make a real impact on our customers and our growth. You’ll bring ideas to life through hands‑on engineering, close collaboration, and a commitment to building high‑quality products that keep us moving forward.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications used across Protolabs’ digital manufacturing and commerce platforms.

• Build and enhance features using .NET Core, C#, web services, and SQL Server.

• AI tools for software development such as Cursor, Claude or Co-pilot

• Develop, modify, test, debug, and document application programs of moderate complexity and scope.

• Participate in requirements gathering, system design discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.

• Create and maintain unit tests and automated acceptance tests to ensure software quality and reliability.

• Debug and resolve production issues across functional and technical areas.

• Work from established system designs and specifications using standard development tools, procedures, and best practices.

• Collaborate effectively with architects, senior engineers, product partners, and crossfunctional teams.

• Provide technical input and assistance to less experienced developers when appropriate.

• Communicate development progress, risks, and support needs to team members and management.

• Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation supporting global systems.

• Follow software engineering best practices and contribute to system resilience, performance, and maintainability.

• Stay current on relevant technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What It Takes

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, is required.

• 3+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated capability).

• Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting production software systems.

• Solid understanding of core software engineering concepts, design principles, and development practices.

• Experience using version control systems in a team environment.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating within a team.

• Demonstrated accountability, positive attitude, and ability to meet commitments.

• Microsoft based development experience strongly preferred.

What Makes You Standout

• Experience with C#, .NET Core, Visual Studio, and MS SQL Server.

• Exposure to HTML, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.

• Understanding of common .NET architectural patterns.

• Experience supporting distributed or service oriented systems.

• Prior participation in on call rotations or production support environments.