DESCRIPTION

Shapeways is a platform that enables creators to make their products come to life. In 2007, we created 3D printing as a service and have now delivered 10 Million products to a growing community of over a million creators around the world. Our smart, engaged, fun team works with cutting-edge technologies every single day to help creators design, make and sell. We're bringing together passionate people to change the future and empower anyone to be a creator.

Why is a Senior Software Engineer important to us?

Shapeways is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our technology team. Our ideal candidate is a great collaborator with the technical skills to oversee projects of moderate complexity. The candidate should understand the business that their code supports and work to identify risks (in code, features, and design) and communicate these to the appropriate parties. If you're up for the challenge of helping us transform the 3D printing industry, then this role is for you!

As a Senior Software Engineer you will:

• Lead the design and development of innovative solutions to both technical and business problems
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver features on time and to specifications
• Promote the adoption of new technologies while continuously advancing and evolving our legacy codebase
• Collaborate with team members to refine our best practices and processes
• Participate in code reviews, write automated tests, and help define our technical roadmap

REQUIREMENTS

You might be a good fit if you (have, possess, are):

• 5+ years of experience working with complex PHP/MySQL projects
• Comfortable working with, and helping to modernize, a legacy framework/codebase
• Adept in database design, query optimizations, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks like Symfony, Laravel, Zend
• Prior experience integrating 3rd party API's and interfaces
• Working knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Experience in writing Unit/Functional/End-to-End tests
• Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-haves:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS (SASS), Javascript (VueJS)
• Working knowledge of Java, Python, or Ruby
• Prior mobile app development experience with iOS platform

BENEFITS

Why join our team?

At Shapeways we all contribute to a respectful work environment where we share ideas and encourage each other to think creatively. We are a collaborative, diverse and dynamic group of individuals ready to embark on our next chapter of growth. We put creators first. We are adaptable and resourceful. We focus on results and are all in. We are committed.

Do you want to be part of a culture that is inclusive, inspiring, and allows you the autonomy to be creative in your work? If so, we invite you to join us on our adventure!

Benefits and perks include:

• Comprehensive Health Package - We offer great medical, dental, and vision plan options that provide coverage to the employee. We pay 100% of your medical coverage for the Core Medical Plan. We also have competitive pricing plans for dental and vision!
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Employer Contribution - Join the team and we will invest in your future.
• Parental Leave - Robust paid time off for new parents; both primary and secondary leave.
• Generous Paid Time Off - 20 PTO days plus 5 sick days. Whether it’s traveling the world, taking a mental health day, or going to the dentist... because Life. Also, this year we piloted Summer Friday’s!
• Health & Wellness - We care about your wellbeing. From Commuter Benefits to FSA’s to Fond.co to standing desks to a pilot program with One Medical...we’ve got you covered!

• Great Snacks and Free Lunch - Fully stocked fridge, and fancy coffee. Also, daily catered lunch at our Long Island City and weekly catered lunch in our Manhattan office.

• Regular Happy Hours - Cheers to themed happy hours! Enjoy extra time for getting to know your teammates.

• Credit towards 3D Printing - Every employee receives $100 of Shapeways credit each quarter to make or buy.