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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer (Corporate Systems) - **Company:** Protolabs Studies - **Location:** Maple Plain, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Business Software, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Issue Tracking Systems, Microsoft Dynamics, Software Engineering, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_a4b52fff3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or comparable professional experience in these fields * 10+ years of professional software development experience * Experience mentoring engineers of varying experience levels from intern to senior * Experience providing work direction to others by aligning tasks to skillsets and company objectives * Experience working with engineers to estimate tasks, plan projects, and schedule releases * Experience with software development focused on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) * Experience with Microsoft AX and Dynamics 365 ERP ecosystems * Knowledge of software design principles and patterns with experience coaching others in their use * Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment * Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders * Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes * Ability to be or become the technical expert for multiple projects * Ability to successfully work under minimal supervision What Makes You Standout * Strong experience and understanding of Agile methodologies * Experience with continuous integration and deployment strategies * Experience with software best practices like code reviews, issue tracking systems, and version control systems with experience teaching developers to use them * Expertise in automated testing, coupled with the ability to lead, coach, and influence teams to embed testing best practices into the development lifecycle * Proven ability to keep up to date with advancements in your development domain * History of expanding your skills in technical leadership ## Description This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of innovation, leadership, and execution, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. 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