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We are seeking a PLM Integration Software Engineer with a hybrid background in PLM/EDM system implementation and software development. This role focuses on developing and maintaining integrations that extract, transform, and deliver product data from PLM/EDM platforms into our aPriori software products.

Working within a small integration team, the engineer will work with existing internally developed software components that interface with PLM environments, enabling reliable access to engineering data within the PLM system. It is expected the engineer will have experience of CAD structures, metadata, product structures, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

The ideal candidate combines hands-on PLM system experience with strong programming capability, allowing them to understand engineering data models while configuring robust integration solutions.

Location: Belfast, NI (Hybrid) or Remote UK

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Professional Services, Product Engineering, Customer Success, and customer technical teams to analyze system requirements and define integration specifications.
• Develop and maintain reliable, scalable software solutions that integrate aPriori applications with customer PLM/PDM systems.
• Implement connector technologies that automate the extraction and transfer of engineering metadata and CAD files into aPriori workflows.
• Deploy internally developed connector frameworks and ensure compatibility across diverse customer environments (cloud and on-premises).
• Provide technical guidance during customer implementation projects and support troubleshooting when required.
• Design, develop, and test integration solutions that meet requirements for stability, performance, monitoring, and security.
• Monitor system performance, logging, and error handling across deployed integrations.
• Review and enhance existing integrations to improve reliability, observability, performance, and security posture.
• Follow and contribute to software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing standards, and secure development principles.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for solution design, implementation, maintenance, and customer usage.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solution alignment, timely delivery, and high-quality customer experience.

• Proficiency with Java programming and familiarity with additional languages such as Python or C#.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles.
• Familiarity with functional programming features in Java, along with common Java frameworks and libraries.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and clean code principles.
• Proficiency in collections, generics, exception handling, and multithreading.
• Knowledge of memory management, garbage collection and performance tuning.
• Experience using APIs and SDKs for system integrations.
• Proficiency with Git for version control, and SDLC practices for release management.
• Knowledge of integration methodologies and tools (e.g., APIs, web services).
• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL), queries and data modeling concepts.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be comfortable working with customers in-person and by phone.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to balance multiple activities and projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; results driven and has a positive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Experience with PLM/PDM platforms such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent systems is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, as needed for customer projects or internal meetings.

Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience writing software and working with PLM/EDM systems in an administrative role.
• Strong software engineering skills with experience in modern languages such as Java, Python, #C
• Experience developing or working with system integrations and data interfaces
• Understanding of engineering data structures, including: Bills of Materials (BOMs), Product structures, CAD metadata and Revision and lifecycle management
• Experience working with REST APIs, databases, and data transformation pipelines
• (Preferred) Experience with PLM platforms such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, Aras, or similar
• (Preferred) Familiarity with CAD data management and engineering workflows
• (Preferred) Knowledge of cloud or distributed systems architectures

aPriori Offers

A team environment where your experience is valued, your voice is heard, and the work that you do makes an impact for our customers and employees.

aPriori offers competitive compensation and unique benefits including pension match, private medical & dental, flexible time off, aPriori days, and more in a dynamic, growing, innovative environment!

About aPriori

Founded in 2003, aPriori is disrupting the industry’s status quo with groundbreaking work helping manufacturers digitally transform their businesses. Through our unique, patented, intellectual property, we enable manufacturers to accelerate product design, and bring products to markets faster while providing visibility to the sustainability of their design and manufacturing choices. Our impact is profound - our customers save millions of dollars each year, accelerate time to market, all while creating a better world for future generations. Though we are an established software firm, through our continued growth, we have maintained the dynamic, collaborative nature of a start-up.

With a global presence, including North America, Europe, Asia, and India, we encourage an inclusive work environment and support employees’ growth through education, training, wellness, and other programs. As our greatest asset, employees’ contributions are acknowledged through monthly company-wide meetings, often with promotions and awards. We promote a positive work culture, employee-friendly policies, flexible work schedules, pub nights, and an additional day off each quarter known as “aPriori Day”.

Interested in joining our team? We continue to build an organization highly talented, self-motivated individuals. Our unique environment empowers employees to bring their best selves each day, asking, “How can I do better?” and then exceeding expectations. We work together towards a common goal. We nurture and celebrate each other’s successes. Employees embrace opportunities to build new skills as well as step into leadership positions where they are supported and mentored by the Senior Leadership team to grow into impactful individual contributor roles or to effectively manage teams. Innovation, adaptability, and a desire to increase your value are essential. If you possess these qualities, we want to hear from you!

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