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Critical Manufacturing is dedicated to empowering high-performance operations to make Industry 4.0 a reality with the most innovative, comprehensive, and modular MES software. We have a global presence, but our headquarters, and the main technical center, are in Porto (Maia), Portugal, where we develop a state-of-the-art solution for Semiconductor, Electronics, Life Sciences, and Industrial Equipment. Recognized as a Leader by Gartner, we are part of ASMPT, the world's largest supplier of best-in-class equipment, and technological process partner for the electronics and semiconductor industries.  The Role As a Junior Software Engineer at Critical Manufacturing, you will be part of a challenging and impactful project focused on developing and evolving our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), a leading product used by customers in advanced manufacturing environments worldwide.  We are looking for self‑motivated individuals with a strong passion for software development who thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This role is not limited to a single technology stack or application layer. Instead, it is designed for engineers with the right mindset — curiosity, problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to learn — who are interested in working across different parts of the system, from backend services and data layers to user‑facing applications.  You will contribute to real industrial software where quality, performance, and scalability are critical, and where your work directly helps customers improve the performance and reliability of their operations.  What You Will Do Help build, improve, and extend a leading software solution for advanced manufacturing  Write clean, maintainable, and production‑quality (“awesome”) code  Collaborate with other engineers and cross‑functional teams to design and implement solutions  Innovate, propose new ideas, and help define technical approaches to challenging problems  Incorporate customer needs into software solutions to help improve operational performance  What Success Looks Like Within your first year, you will have:  Contributed successfully to production features or improvements as part of a development team  Built a solid understanding of Critical Manufacturing’s products, architecture, and development practices  Demonstrated the ability to work across different software layers with appropriate guidance  Improved your autonomy, code quality, and technical confidence  Established effective collaboration habits within an agile, fast‑paced environment  Why Join Us Be part of a company shaping the future of manufacturing software  Work on real-world industrial systems with global impact  Enjoy the freedom to learn, experiment, and grow as a software engineer  Join a team where engineering excellence and technology meet to make Industry 4.0 real  Requirements What You Will Bring  Foundations in software engineering, including programming concepts, software architecture, and design patterns  Willingness to work across different layers of a software product  A proactive attitude, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn and improve  Good spoken and written English communication skills  What We Consider a Plus (Not Mandatory)  Knowledge of backend technologies (e.g., C# / .NET)  Knowledge of web technologies and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular)  Knowledge of SQL and database concepts, with SQL Server and/or ClickHouse being a strong plus  Knowledge of unit and automated testing  Knowledge with source control tools (preferably Git)  Knowledge of Event Streaming Platfor