Backend System Developer

Job Description:

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly motivated Backend Systems Developer to join our engineering team. You will work with other developers to design, implement, and maintain high-performance integration services, internal APIs, backend systems, and support existing internal systems and applications. This role is ideal for a developer who excels at building scalable serverless solutions and robust data-driven applications within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Backend Development: Design and develop secure, scalable, and maintainable backend services using C# and .NET Core / .NET 6+. 
• Serverless Architecture: Build and optimize event-driven applications and microservices using Azure Functions and cloud-native messaging patterns. 
• API Engineering: Create and manage RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone for cross-platform data synchronization and business logic automation. 
• Database Design & Optimization: Architect efficient SQL schemas and write high-performance T-SQL to manage complex data movements and transformations. 
• System Modernization: Read, debug, and maintain existing .NET codebases — including legacy applications — and contribute to refactoring efforts that modernize automation scripts into compiled, unit-tested .NET services. 
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the development lead on architectural decisions, peer code reviews, and shared technical roadmaps. 

Skills Required: 

• Core Development: Expert-level knowledge of C# and the .NET framework (Standard, Core, and 6+). 
• Azure Expertise: Proven experience with Azure Functions (C# and Python), Azure Storage, and the broader Azure App Service environment. 
• Data Persistence: Advanced SQL Server skills, including performance tuning, stored procedures, complex relational modeling, and SQL Server Agent job configuration and maintenance. 
• Integration Patterns: Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and middleware patterns. 
• DevOps Lifecycle: Proficiency with Git and Azure DevOps (ADO) for version control and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Python Scripting: Working knowledge of Python, specifically for building and maintaining Azure Functions. 

Soft Skills: 

• Collaborative Mindset: A strong desire to work as part of a small, agile team, contributing to a shared codebase and technical vision. 
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to deconstruct complex business requirements into clean, modular technical solutions. 
• Effective Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts and participate in collaborative problem-solving sessions. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 4 years of professional backend development experience within the Microsoft stack. 
• Demonstrated experience delivering production-grade APIs and cloud-hosted services.