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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** After School Matters, Inc.
- **Location:** Mexico, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Software, Cloud Computing, Databases, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Api Design, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://definity.applytojob.com/apply/IfhY2qT2bM/Senior-Software-Engineer-USA-Relocation?source=GS

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree and professional license (cédula profesional), * 3+ years of experience building backend systems in production environments
 * Proficiency in Go (Golang) required; alternatively, hands-on experience in manufacturing programming with PLC and/or C++
 * Solid understanding of relational or NoSQL databases (schema design, queries, performance basics)
 * Basic front-end familiarity ability to build or maintain simple UIs when needed
 * Experience integrating software with industrial control systems is a strong plus
 * Full professional fluency in English (spoken and written) required; interviews are conducted in English

Nice to have

 * Experience with PLC programming or industrial automation systems
 * Familiarity with REST or gRPC API design
 * Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
 * Background in manufacturing or industrial tech environments

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain backend services that integrate with manufacturing systems
 * Build reliable software that communicates with industrial control hardware (PLCs and similar)
 * Contribute to database architecture and data pipeline design within the plant environment
 * Support light front-end work for internal tooling and dashboards
 * Ensure system reliability and performance in a mission-critical manufacturing context
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Fremont, Texas, and Buffalo NY locations


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