Sr. Software Engineer
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Job Description
We kindly request that recruiting agencies and search firms do not contact us regarding this opening. Only direct applications will be reviewed
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end development and support of Prototeks Instant Quote (IQ) platform which manages primarily quoting ordering and shipping workflows. This role owns the core Laravel system covering backend services frontend and database performance. The engineer will collaborate with Product and business stakeholders (estimators marketing shipping etc.) to clarify requirements and deliver business-driven solutions.
Candidates with additional experience in Python and adjacent systems (CAD integrations AI/ML model serving) are preferred. This position is a hands-on individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Software Engineering.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Design develop and maintain features in the Laravel platform including quoting orders and shipping workflows.
- Design and optimize SQL queries and workflows for high-volume transactions.
- Collaborate with Product and stakeholders to refine ambiguous requirements into clear practical solutions aligned with business value.
- Contribute to both backend architecture and user experience improvements to balance system complexity with usability.
- Partner with Data Science to integrate and support ML models in production environments.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (GitHub Actions ArgoCD AWS Kubernetes Terraform).
- Explore opportunities for performance and process optimization (e.g. runtime and process management improvements).
- Participate in Agile/Kanban process including sprint planning retrospectives and demos.
- Conduct code reviews and uphold standards for engineering quality and testing.
- Provide input on technical direction and raise ideas for continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong expertise in Laravel/PHP including integrated frontend via .
- Solid skills in React/TypeScript/TailwindCSS for frontend development.
- Deep SQL knowledge with proven query optimization experience.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes).
- Experience building and supporting production APIs at scale.
- Preferred: Strong Python experience FastAPI familiarity.
- Preferred: Exposure to CAD/geometry processing ML model serving or data pipelines.
- Preferred: Experience with RBAC Stripe API Salesforce API.
- Preferred: Familiarity with ERP-related business processes (quotes RFQs sales orders work orders CRM).
- Preferred: Experience working in ITAR-regulated environments.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Pragmatic and business-minded: Balances engineering quality with measurable customer and business impact.
- Forward-looking: Stays current with modern technologies and practices but applies them thoughtfully based on business value.
- Stakeholder-focused: Engages with cross-functional partners to clarify problems and deliver the right solutions.
- Data-driven: Designs systems that provide insights for continuous improvement.
- Collaborative: Works effectively with Product Data Science DevOps and other teams.
- Adaptable: Comfortable working with ambiguity and iterating toward clarity.
- Ownership mindset: Speaks up with ideas takes initiative and follows through to delivery.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Proven track record delivering scalable production-grade Laravel applications.
- Additional experience with Python and data/ML integrations strongly preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Works effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
- Comfortable collaborating with a distributed team across functions (Product Data Science DevOps Business stakeholders).
- Brings a team-first mindset - able to communicate clearly collaborate with diverse colleagues and align around common goals.
- Willing to share knowledge provide constructive feedback and mentor others in software engineering as the team grows.
- Able to adapt to changing requirements and work with ambiguity to deliver practical solutions.
WORK HOURS/TRAVEL
- Monday through Friday. 40 hours/week.
- Fully Remote Position
- Flexible scheduling in agreement with the supervisor.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
WHAT PROTOTEK OFFERS:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive pay scale
- Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service
- 9 paid Holidays annually
- Education reimbursement program
- Health dental vision life and short-term disability insurance
- Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
ABOUT PROTOTEK
Prototek is a leading national provider of digital based manufacturing services including CNC machining precision sheet metal fabrication EDM and additive manufacturing services. Prototek serves a variety of customer end markets including aerospace defense medical robotics electronics consumer and general industrial. Prototek has manufacturing locations across the United States including facilities in New Hampshire Wisconsin California Colorado and Pennsylvania. Prototek is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certified as well as ITAR Registered. For more information visit .
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender gender identity veteran status disability or any other protected class.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
