Hybrid Software Engineer – C#

at Nitro, Inc.

• Job title: Software Engineer – C#
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, Cloud, JavaScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Porto, Portugal

About the role

• Software Engineer designing, developing and delivering core PDF libraries at Nitro. Collaborating with engineering teams to optimize PDF processing and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with a tightly knit engineering organization to design, deliver, and improve technical solutions that delight our customers.
• Designing and implementing WebSocket-based communication layers for real-time data exchange and processing.
• Optimizing PDF parsing, rendering, and manipulation for performance at scale.
• Working with PDF specifications and standards to ensure compliance.
• Using testing best practice to write clean, efficient, and testable code using C#.
• Writing elegant, performant, and robust SDKs for other teams to implement against.
• Solving problems relating to mission critical services for build, test and delivery automation.
• Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in C# and C++ desktop application development, and share knowledge with the team.
• Working with and refactor legacy code, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing modern coding practices.
• Using Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices during the development process, ensuring frequent and reliable software releases.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience working with C#.
• Experience working with C++.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and architectural concepts.
• Experience with test first development, unit testing, and familiarity with test automation frameworks.
• Ability to drive project delivery from early ideation through to production deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices and tools.
• Excellent communication and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Someone who thinks about the overall product and customer experience during development.
• Previous experience in developing software for Windows is preferred.
• Familiarity with JavaScript (Angular) and web technologies is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and developing cross language APIs is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Wellness perks
• Pension/401k matching
• Flex Time Off
• Hybrid work model