Software Engineer ( Contractor)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Debug and resolve production issues across functional and technical areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

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

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Experience developing, maintaining, and supporting production software systems.

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

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Experience using version control systems in a team environment.

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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

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Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

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Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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

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

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Microsoft based development experience strongly preferred.

What Makes You Standout :
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Experience with C#, .NET Core, Visual Studio, and MS SQL Server.

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Exposure to HTML, JavaScript, and modern web technologies.

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Understanding of common .NET architectural patterns.

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Experience supporting distributed or service oriented systems.

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