Senior Platform Engineer – Cloud & Java Backend

PTC; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena PLM (PTC Business) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to work on platform services for the Arena PLM SaaS application. You will design, implement, and maintain backend systems across Java, Scala, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features.

Ideal candidates excel in problem solving, communication, and modern development processes. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Spring Framework, GitHub workflows, and AI-assisted delivery is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong Java skills with clean, high-quality code.
• Comfortable solving problems under pressure and communicating clearly.
• Understanding modern software development cycles and pull requests.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate delivery.
• Familiarity with cloud-based SaaS platforms and microservice design.

Responsibilities

• Backend design and implementation for Arena PLM platform services.
• Document requirements and technical design specs for cross-team clarity.
• Develop and maintain tools to improve reliability and developer productivity.
• Build and deliver features for the Arena PLM SaaS application.
• Participate in innovation initiatives and drive end-to-end feature delivery.

Skills

Java

Scala

Python

Problem solving

Communication

Development process

AI tools

Kubernetes

Tools

Kubernetes

GitHub workflows

Spring Framework

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Arena PLM (PTC Business) is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to work on platform services for the Arena PLM SaaS application. You will design, implement, and maintain backend systems across Java, Scala, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features.

Ideal candidates excel in problem solving, communication, and modern development processes. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Spring Framework, GitHub workflows, and AI-assisted delivery is a plus.