Windchill Backend Developer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Windchill Backend Developer focused on deep, low-level Windchill customizations using Java, PTC APIs, and PTC's customization frameworks. This role suits engineers who enjoy working close to the platform, extending its behavior through services, listeners, and processors while preserving a clean and upgrade-friendly customization layer. The ideal candidate will bring strong Java fundamentals, deep familiarity with the Windchill platform internals, and a disciplined, performance-aware engineering style.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional partners — product, design, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders — to translate ambiguous requirements into well-engineered solutions
• Raise the bar through code review, design review, and mentorship of more junior engineers
• Ship meaningful work that holds up well in production

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Five or more years of Java development experience, with strong focus on Windchill customization
• Deep, hands-on experience with the Windchill Java API and customization frameworks
• Solid understanding of Windchill data model, lifecycle, and workflow internals
• Strong Java OO design and performance-engineering skills
• Experience with JSP, HTML, and Windchill client-side customization
• Hands-on experience with Type and Attribute Management (TAM)
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with Oracle or SQL Server
• Experience supporting Windchill upgrades
• Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PTC Windchill development certifications
• Experience with PTC ThingWorx development
• Exposure to Windchill RV&S customization
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling for Windchill
• Experience operating Windchill in the cloud

Pay

$120,000–$135,000 annually