At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable software solutions for industry-leading platforms.
- Company: Join PTC, a global leader in transforming the physical and digital worlds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Dynamic environment focused on learning, growth, and celebrating diversity.
- Why this job: Work with cutting-edge tech and talented leaders to drive innovation.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in software development with strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js.
Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.
Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.
As a Backend Software Engineer at PTC, you will design, build, and maintain scalable, high‐quality software solutions that support PTC’s industry‐leading platforms. You will collaborate with cross‐functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and help drive innovation across the product lifecycle.
Required Skills & Experience:- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js (NestJS/Express), and Angular.
- Experience building and maintaining multi‐tenant SaaS applications, including tenant isolation and scalability.
- Proficiency with REST APIs, API versioning, and familiarity with OAuth2/OpenID Connect, JWTs, JWKs, and related security best practices.
- Solid experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases; familiarity with key‐value/document stores.
- Practical experience with Git and GitLab CI/CD workflows, and automated build/test pipelines.
- Understanding of asynchronous patterns (queues, messaging, events).
- Experience with secrets management and key/certificate rotation.
- Strong automated testing discipline: unit, integration, and end‐to‐end testing.
- Strong debugging abilities, analytical reasoning, and problem‐solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, working effectively across cross‐functional teams.
Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.
If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?
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Senior Backend Engineer employer: PTC Inc.
At PTC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Cambridge. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and collaboration with industry leaders, allowing you to see your innovative ideas come to life. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values individuality and fosters a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
