Hybrid Senior Backend Software Engineer

at Protolabs

• Job title: Senior Backend Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About the role

• Senior Backend Engineer developing systems for the Manufacturing Partner Marketplace at Protolabs. Delivering scalable solutions within a hybrid team environment in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of features end to end, working cross-functionally with stakeholders to solve complex marketplace problems
• Build APIs and backend systems that power the order lifecycle — from supplier matching to delivery
• Drive architectural decisions and improve the technical foundations of our platform
• Mentor engineers and raise the bar on engineering practices within the team
• Integrate with eventing systems and scale our platform as order volume grows
• Improve the quality of our products through testing, observability, and best practices
• Collaborate with our Backend guild to set standards and improve the state of our backend systems

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience building web applications and backend services
• Strong proficiency in Python for designing, developing, testing and monitoring production systems
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD environments
• Track record of leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers
• Experience working in an agile team with product managers and designers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skill
• Bonus Points For
• Experience with marketplace platforms or operational systems
• Deep understanding of event-based architectures
• Familiarity with Angular

Benefits

• Annual company bonus. We celebrate success together! Employees are not only rewarded for their achievements but also for contributing to the overall success of the business.
• Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more.
• Doggo-friendly office. We are big pet lovers and fully encourage hanging out with your (and your colleagues’) furry friends in the office
• Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration.
• We offer learning and development days to be used for training or on volunteering, money to spend on learning courses, events, trainings, Access to our in-house LEARN platform with diverse courses, training, and workshops, In-house 3D Printing and much more!