Senior Software Engineer

Protolabs

Senior Software Engineer designing and maintaining pricing systems for custom-manufactured parts at Protolabs. Collaborate with various teams to ensure scalable and reliable solutions with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeMaple Plain • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,400 - $161,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable backend services, with a strong focus on pricing systems and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in mentoring engineers and leading technical projects while ensuring high standards of code quality and performance.

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Backend Software DevelopmentPython ProgrammingRelational Database ManagementAPI Development (RESTful/gRPC)Technical Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Backend Software DevelopmentPython ProgrammingC# ProgrammingRelational Database ManagementAPI DevelopmentSchema DesignQuery OptimizationEvent-Driven ArchitectureTesting ApproachesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PostgreSQLMySQLCI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure-as-CodeMonitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Pricing SystemsBilling IntegrationsFinancial SystemsSLA TargetsEngineering Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGRPCMySQLPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services for pricing, including rate engines, discounting logic, and billing integrations
Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, code reviews, testing, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of pricing systems
Partner with Product Managers, Finance, Sales, and Data teams to translate complex pricing strategies and business requirements into robust, maintainable solutions
Lead and influence architectural decisions while continuously strengthening the platform’s technical foundation
Establish and uphold engineering best practices, including code quality, testing approaches, and performance standards
Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence within the team
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term preventive solutions
Monitor system performance proactively, optimise query efficiency, and ensure pricing APIs consistently meet SLA targets
Enhance CI/CD pipelines, deployment workflows, and infrastructure-as-code practices to improve development efficiency and reliability
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure pricing systems remain compliant with relevant regulatory and business requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend systems
2+ years of hands-on experience working with pricing, billing, payments, or financial systems in a production environment
Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers
Proficiency in Python and/or C# for designing, building, testing, and monitoring production-grade systems
Strong experience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL or MySQL), including schema design, query optimization, and indexing strategies
Experience designing and developing RESTful and/or gRPC APIs for internal and external consumption
Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts, including eventual consistency, idempotency, retry strategies, and event-driven architectures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid caregiver leave
You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
401k with company match and immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
And More!