Protingent

About the Company

Protingent is a technical staffing firm specializing in providing IT and engineering professionals for all areas of product design, development and test. We place high-caliber engineers with many of the leading technology companies in the U.S. We were founded in 2001 by an engineer and have always been dedicated to providing the right engineers who possess a high level of skill and knowledge regarding the technologies required to drive our clients' success.

The intrinsic value of any enterprise comes down to the quality of its people. Our clients understand that cutting-edge products aren't designed and developed in a void. It takes exceptional people and consistent communication and collaboration. These beliefs are at the core of Protingent and have been instrumental in our ability to build a team of exceptional people.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Protingent

Job Title

Software Engineer II

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Engineer II **Role Summary:** Contract software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining serverless applications on AWS. Works on Python‑based Lambda functions, RESTful APIs, and DynamoDB data stores, while ensuring code quality through testing and peer reviews and supporting production deployments. **Expectations:** - Minimum 3 years of professional Python development experience. - Proven experience with core AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, SQS, SNS). - Ability to write unit and integration tests and follow Git‑based version control and code‑review processes. - Strong problem‑solving skills for production support and troubleshooting. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and maintain AWS Lambda functions using Python. - Design, build, and enhance REST APIs via API Gateway. - Interact with DynamoDB for data storage and retrieval. - Implement frontend components for asset tracking and management. - Write comprehensive unit and integration tests (pytest preferred). - Participate in code reviews and enforce high code‑quality standards. - Support production deployments, monitoring, and issue resolution. - (Preferred) Use AWS CDK for infrastructure‑as‑code provisioning. **Required Skills:** - Python (3+ years) - AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, SQS, SNS - RESTful API design and JSON handling - NoSQL databases, especially DynamoDB - Git workflows and pull‑request based code reviews - Unit testing frameworks (e.g., pytest) - Basic familiarity with frontend development (HTML/JS/CSS) for asset‑tracking UI - (Preferred) AWS CDK or other IaC tools **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience). - AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer – Associate) are optional but advantageous.

Redmond, United states

On site

Junior

27-12-2025

Company Name

Protingent

Job Title

Software Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Software Developer Role Summary: Remote contract engineer focused on building, testing, and maintaining web applications for a regulated nuclear reactor design environment. Expactations: Deliver defect‑free software on schedule, uphold stringent regulatory and quality standards, proactively self‑manage priorities, mentor peers, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, document, and unit‑test features based on formal requirements and bug reports. - Refactor and maintain existing code to improve long‑term productivity and scalability. - Prioritize work independently and accelerate resolution of user‑reported issues. - Validate software against specifications, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through profiling and optimization. - Manage backend data operations to support user and managerial needs. - Translate feature requests into detailed requirements for development. - Train reactor designers and end users on software functionality. - Provide mentorship and code reviews, delivering constructive feedback before deployment. - Maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), test dashboards, and server configuration. - Facilitate design reviews to keep approval processes efficient. Required Skills: - Advanced programming in Python and JavaScript. - 2+ years with Django and Django REST Framework. - 2+ years with a JavaScript framework (Vue 3 preferred). - 2+ years writing comprehensive automated tests (unit, integration). - Proficiency with Git, IDEs, profilers, debuggers, and packaging tools. - Experience with CI/CD and build/test automation. - Strong written and verbal communication. - Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving development cycle. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. - Minimum 3 years of web application development experience. - Proven expertise with Django, DRF, Vue 3, and automated testing frameworks. - Security clearance eligibility: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or protected status. - Commitment to software best practices and regulatory compliance.

Bellevue, United states

On site

Junior

06-01-2026

Company Name

Protingent

Job Title

Software Development Engineer 3

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Development Engineer 3 **Role Summary:** Design and implement highly scalable, event‑driven distributed systems for ingesting and processing robot, manufacturing, and clinical data. Deliver self‑service APIs and applications, evolve data models with core teams, and enforce modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automated testing, IaC, microservices). **Expectations:** - 5+ years in a quantitative/engineering role (or equivalent degree). - Strong proficiency in Python and Java. - Proven ability to build and operate data pipelines and distributed systems. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Collaborative, cross‑functional mindset with end‑to‑end ownership. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and maintain event‑based/streaming pipelines (e.g., Kafka, Flink). - Develop self‑service APIs and applications for data access. - Partner with core engineering to continuously refine data models. - Apply CI/CD, automated unit/integration testing, infrastructure‑as‑code, and microservice architecture. - Contribute to sprint planning, code reviews, KPI reviews, and design discussions. **Required Skills:** - Python, Java development. - Distributed systems technologies: Kafka, Flink, AWS Lambda, Snowflake. - Container orchestration with Kubernetes. - SQL and relational database experience. - Understanding of best engineering practices (unit/integration testing, deployment patterns). **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or related quantitative field (or equivalent professional experience).

Santa clara, United states

On site

13-01-2026

Company Name

Protingent

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Role Summary: Lead the full life‑cycle development of software for medical device systems that integrate custom hardware and firmware. Drive design, implementation, testing, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with medical safety and quality regulations. Expectations: • 8+ years of professional software design & development experience. • Proven experience in regulated medical product life cycles. • Strong proficiency in Python and at least one of Kotlin, C#, or C++. • Ability to deliver high‑quality code, documentation, and tests within aggressive timelines. Key Responsibilities: - Participate in all phases of product development: planning, prototyping, design, coding, testing, launch, and maintenance. - Translate user needs and cross‑functional input into detailed product requirements and design specifications. - Implement and enforce robust software development processes, including unit testing, version control, code reviews, and design transfer. - Modify existing designs to enhance usability, functionality, reliability, and safety. - Conceptualize, prototype, and plan next‑generation products. - Provide clear status updates, set realistic expectations, and collaborate effectively within a small multidisciplinary team. - Contribute expertise to the broader software and engineering community. Required Skills: - Advanced programming in Python; familiarity with Kotlin, C#, or C++ preferred. - Experience with Qt/QML, Linux/Android/Windows production environments. - Proficiency in source‑control tools (Git, SVN), unit‑test frameworks, and continuous integration. - Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical analysis. - Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills. - Self‑motivated, independent work ethic, and ability to build cross‑functional relationships. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. - Knowledge of medical device quality standards (IEC 62304, FDA cybersecurity guidance) is an advantage but not mandatory. ---

Redmond, United states

On site

Senior

14-01-2026