Senior Software Engineer

Are you…

Interested in working for an international and diverse company?

Interested in developing your career in a leading packaging and printing industry?

Looking for a friendly and supporting team?

If so, read on!

Esko, a Veralto company, is a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. Our products empower teams to support and manage the packaging design and print processes for brand owners, retailers, pre-media and trade shops, manufacturers, and converters to provide the most innovative, integrated platform and comprehensive portfolio of tools that intelligently digitize, connect, automate, and accelerate the concept to market processes for every packaged product.

You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, reviewing, and maintaining software components that extend and integrate with the Switch platform. The role involves developing scalable Node.js services, building modern React.js user interfaces, collaborating with the C++ core engineering team, and contributing to the overall architecture, performance, and quality of the product. The engineer will also provide technical guidance, participate in design discussions, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering best practices across the team.

In This Role, a Typical Day Will Include

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions by translating business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and well-tested implementations.
• Develop and enhance backend services using Node.js that integrate seamlessly with the Switch C++ core and workflow engine.
• Build and maintain responsive, intuitive user interfaces using React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Design modular, extensible, and plugin-based software components while contributing to architectural discussions and technical design decisions.
• Develop features related to workflow automation, file processing, metadata handling, and integration with third-party applications and cloud services.
• Troubleshoot complex functional and performance issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolutions across Node.js services, frontend components, and interactions with the C++ backend.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability through profiling, refactoring, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, QA, Customer Support, and the C++ engineering team to understand customer requirements, investigate production issues, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions, ensuring compliance with coding standards, secure coding practices, and maintainable software architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers, share technical knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and engineering excellence.

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing software applications, including bug fixes, updates, and feature enhancements
• Collaborating effectively with developers, testers, and project managers to drive successful delivery
• Staying current with industry trends, tools, and technologies
• Providing technical support, including troubleshooting, user guidance, and knowledge sharing
• Documenting development processes, including design decisions, testing outcomes, and maintenance activities
• Identifying and driving adoption of new tools, frameworks, and processes across the SDLC
• Mentoring and enabling the team through knowledge sharing and best practice adoption

Professional knowledge

• Qualifications & Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in enterprise software or backend systems.
• Strong programming expertise in (mandatory) Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
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