Software Engineer

MPX; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401k match

Life insurance

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Portland, Maine. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on innovative document processing solutions, utilizing your expertise in LAMP stack development and AWS services. You will be part of a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, contributing to a company recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for over a decade. If you are passionate about creating impactful software and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of LAMP stack development experience required.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and code applications to meet client needs.
• Integrate with AWS and third-party APIs.

Skills

LAMP stack development

PHP

AWS (S3, EC2, RDS, CloudWatch)

MySQL

API development (RESTful, SOAP)

Data parsing (JSON, XML)

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PDFlib

Job description

Description

Job Description

Software Engineer

Portland, Maine

Hybrid/Remote considered

Job description

Are you ready to work at a company that has won Best Places to Work 11 years running? Do you have drive, talent, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside amazing people? MPX is a growing, technology-driven fulfillment and critical communications company based in Portland, Maine. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer.

MPX seeks an experienced Software Engineer to further contribute to our growth. This position is responsible for designing and coding functional programs and applications to support our clients’ individualized document processing requirements. The ideal candidate will have document composition and statement processing industry experience and be able to translate complex client problems and concerns into practical solutions. The candidate must also be a strong, creative problem solver who is passionate about addressing client needs through software engineering. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Moments of truth are foundational in all we do at MPX!

A Moment of Truth is a pivotal moment when a client or internal customer changes their perception about an interaction, product, or service. MPX and its amazing team deliver moments of truth by elevating our core values to the highest level while fostering loyalty and brand advocacy with clients and internal customers

In this role, you will (responsibilities):

• Write object oriented and pragmatic applications using PHP and PDFlib
• Integrate with the AWS ASDK, and third-party and internal API’s and services
• Develop efficient and best-practice queries within MySQL
• Produce quality, readable, and maintainable code; clearly communicate code with both technical and non-technical co-workers
• Convert client requirements and designs into functional applications
• Display a positive, helpful attitude to help create a friendly environment for clients and co-workers
• Ensure the growth of the business and be committed to the company’s success

The ideal candidate will (skills, education, requirements):

• Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or comparable work experience
• Have 4 – 6 years LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack development experience; statement processing industry experience highly desirable
• Have AWS experience (S3, EC2, RDS, CloudWatch, AWS SDK, etc.)
• Have experience parsing complex data formats (JSON, XML, delimited, fixed-width, mainframe, etc.)
• Have API development and testing experience (RESTful, SOAP, etc.)
• Have a passion for coding with strong technical aptitude
• Have strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Have a strong work ethic with a “can do; will do” attitude
• Thrive in a team environment and be a positive team player

About MPX

MPX is a technology company, providing comprehensive communications solutions to organizations across many industries. We have a unique culture of high-performing people who proudly solve business communication problems for our clients. Our culture is fast paced. We depend on each other to contribute, to do our respective parts. We attract and retain doers and problem solvers. Our clients choose us because we listen to them and challenge them to bring innovative ideas, process improvements, and cost savings. MPX has earned Best Places to Work in Maine for eleven year running!

Our Core Behaviors

Put Clients First. MPX doesn’t exist without our clients.

Achieve Ambitious Outcomes. Set, measure, and accomplish goals that deliver massive value to our clients and team.

Cultivate Inclusion. We want an environment that retains and engages the diverse teams we build.

Bias Towards Action. When in doubt, we take the next best step, then course correct when needed. We go out of our way to fix problems when we see them. We take ownership seriously.

Be Candid and Kind. Be extremely caring and extremely direct in all you do at MPX, especially when it comes to giving positive and constructive feedback.

Be Curious. Everything gets better when you’re curious. Things get more interesting, clearer, and more approachable. When you bring curiosity into the workplace, you’re growing yourself, your teammates, and MPX.

Competitive Salary and Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays + paid time off
• 401k match
• STD, LTD + life insurance
• Onsite fitness facility
• Be part of a world-class team!

MPX is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer