At Shapeways, we are revolutionising digital manufacturing by bringing production-grade 3D printing solutions to the market. Our platform helps companies with high-tech, cutting edge production needs in various industries like drones, autonomous vehicles, robotics and bespoke medical gear. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented engineers to help shape the future of our platform.
We are seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to join our team and play a key role in the development and maintenance of our web applications. You will be working on scalable backend services, frontend interfaces, and integrations that power our solutions-driven manufacturing platform. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about clean code, best practices, and enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with PHP and modern frameworks (Symfony preferred, Laravel is a plus).
• Proficiency in Vue.js and modern frontend development practices.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, database design (SQL), and backend optimizations.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD, and cloud-based deployments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with Kubernetes or containerization technologies (Docker, Helm) is a plus.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance our web services using PHP (Symfony, Laravel and a legacy framework) and Vue.js.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, testable and scalable code following best practices.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build features and improve performance.
• Optimize and scale our services, ensuring they are secure and efficient.
• Participate in code reviews, mentorship, and technical discussions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the technical direction of our platform.
• Work with Kubernetes to manage deployments and containerized services.