Java Software Engineer, Hubs

• 5+ years of experience building web applications and backend services, with at least 3 years of experience in using Sprint Boot in a (micro)services environment
• Proficiency in Java for designing, developing, testing, and monitoring production systems
• Experience with relational databases (like PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD environments
• Experience working in an agile team, and excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desirable

• We are looking for a Java software engineer to join the Product Operations team at Protolabs, where our mission is to revolutionise our workflow and drive efficiency as we continue our scaling journey.
• The team is responsible for streamlining processes - from allocating orders to our manufacturing partners, navigating production stages, managing communications and quality controls, orchestrating shipping & logistics, and ensuring timely payments
• Ship business value fast: design, implement and release thin slices that reduce manual work, improve on‑time shipments, increase logistical visibility, and shorten cycle times
• Build and integrate Java-based microservices and APIs: expose secure, well-documented endpoints and integrate with eventing systems
• Make pragmatic architectural calls: design data contracts and integration approaches that balance speed with long‑term maintainability
• Establish foundations: set up CI/CD, automated tests, observability and SLOs to ensure reliability from day one
• Streamline operations: automate exception handling and reconciliations, retire legacy scripts/tools, and remove bottlenecks across the order‑to‑ship flow
• Collaborate and influence: work closely with Product Ops, stakeholders, and contribute and participate in our Backend Guild
• Own end‑to‑end delivery: discovery, design, build, deploy, monitor, iterate—and handle production issues to keep value flowing