Software Engineer - Backend

Senior Backend Software Engineer Consultant

Seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer Consultant for a short-term engagement to support our collaborative engineering team. In this role, you will focus exclusively on backend systems using C# and.NET, contributing to the design, development, and operation of distributed systems. Were looking for highly experienced, technically skilled, and passionate individuals who can deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of a scalable backend web service, application, and API using C# and.NET.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code that meets performance and scalability standards.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, focusing on backend components.
• Ensure simplicity, maintainability, and performance in software design and architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project and organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Promote a culture of inclusive collaboration, best practices, and continuous learning.

Basic Qualifications:

• 510+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer or Software Engineer, with a primary focus on C# and.NET development.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs/Kafka and working with distributed systems at scale.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), software engineering principles, and design patterns.
• Extensive experience with database systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar) and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining backend services in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proficiency in asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with gRPC for high-performance service communication.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform for containerization and infrastructure management.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and related best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools like New Relic or Datadog.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles is a plus.