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

• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.