Backend Engineer (.NET/C#) at Soft Alliance & Resources Limited

Overview

• We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer specializing in .NET and C# to join our development team.
• This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our applications.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C# and the .NET ecosystem, with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using C# and .NET
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with appropriate documentation
• Implement automated testing strategies including unit tests and integration tests
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
• Work with databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.) to design schemas and write efficient queries
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for backend services
• Monitor application performance and address bottlenecks
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in .NET development

Requirements

• Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem (preferably .NET 6/7/8)
• Experience with ASP.NET Core, Web API, and RESTful service development
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• Proficiency with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (Entity Framework Core)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT)
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development using C# and .NET
• Demonstrated history of delivering high-quality software products

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with GraphQL
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with DevOps practices
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB)
• Understanding of domain-driven design principles
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Our Tech Stack
• Languages: C#, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Frameworks: .NET 8, ASP.NET Core
• Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• ORM: Entity Framework Core
• Testing: xUnit, NUnit, Moq
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions
• Cloud: Azure/AWS
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Source Control: Git