Junior Software Engineer

Critical Manufacturing; Maia; Presencial; EUR 18 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Critical Manufacturing is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our team in Porto/Maia. You will contribute to developing and evolving our MES, working across backend services, data layers, and user-facing applications in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will build, extend, and maintain production-quality code, learning from a cross-functional team and driving improvements that enhance performance and reliability for customers worldwide.

Qualificações

• Foundations in software engineering, including programming concepts, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Willingness to work across different layers of a software product and learn quickly.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Help build, improve, and extend a leading software solution for advanced manufacturing.
• Write clean, maintainable, production-quality code.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions.
• Innovate, propose new ideas, and help define technical approaches to challenging problems.
• Incorporate customer needs into software solutions to improve operational performance.

Conhecimentos

Foundations in software engineering

Docker knowledge

English communication

Ferramentas

Docker

SQL

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Critical Manufacturing is dedicated to empowering high-performance operations to make Industry 4.0 a reality with the most innovative, comprehensive, and modular MES software. We have a global presence, but our headquarters, and the main technical center, are in Porto (Maia), Portugal, where we develop a state-of-the-art solution for Semiconductor, Electronics, Life Sciences, and Industrial Equipment.

Recognized as a Leader by Gartner, we are part of ASMPT, the world’s largest supplier of best-in-class equipment, and technological process partner for the electronics and semiconductor industries.

The Role

As a Junior Software Engineer at Critical Manufacturing, you will be part of a challenging and impactful project focused on developing and evolving our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), a leading product used by customers in advanced manufacturing environments worldwide.

We are looking forself‑motivatedindividuals with a strong passion for software development who thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This role is not limited to a single technology stack or application layer. Instead, it is designed for engineers with the right mindset — curiosity,problem‑solvingskills, and a willingness to learn — who are interested in working acrossdifferent partsof the system, from backend services and data layers touser‑facingapplications.

You will contribute to real industrial software where quality, performance, and scalability are critical, and where your work directly helps customers improve the performance and reliability of their operations.

What You Will Do

• Help build, improve, and extend a leading software solution for advanced manufacturing


• Write clean, maintainable, andproduction‑quality(“awesome”) code


• Collaborate with other engineers andcross‑functionalteams to design and implement solutions


• Innovate, proposenew ideas, and help define technical approaches to challenging problems


• Incorporate customer needs into software solutions to help improve operational performance

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will have:

• Contributed successfully to production features or improvements as part of a development team


• Built a solid understanding of Critical Manufacturing’s products, architecture, and development practices


• Demonstrated the ability to work across different software layers withappropriate guidance


• Improved your autonomy, code quality, and technical confidence


• Established effective collaboration habits within an agile,fast‑pacedenvironment

Why Join Us

• Be part of a company shaping the future of manufacturing software


• Work on real-world industrial systems with global impact


• Enjoy the freedom to learn, experiment, and grow as a software engineer


• Join a team where engineering excellence and technology meet to make Industry 4.0 real

What You Will Bring

• Foundations in software engineering, including programming concepts, software architecture, and design patterns


• Willingness to work across different layers of a software product


• A proactive attitude, curiosity, anda strong desireto learn and improve


• Good spoken and written English communication skills

What We ConsideraPlus (Not Mandatory)

• Knowledgeofbackend technologies (e.g., C# / .NET)


• Knowledgeofweb technologies and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular)


• Knowledge of SQL and database concepts, withSQL Server and/orClickHousebeing a strong plus


• Knowledgeofunitand automatedtesting


• Knowledge with source control tools (preferably Git)


• Knowledge of Event Streaming Platforms (e.g.Kafka)


• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies


• Knowledge ok Docker or container-based environments

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are a source of commitment and innovation

At Critical Manufacturing, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of disabilities, diverse abilities, identities, or experiences. Our commitment is to create an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed and thrive.

If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.