Senior Backend Engineer at Bulb Africa

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient software solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software applications using the .NET framework.
• Architect and implement complex systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with other software engineers to review and provide feedback on code changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues.
• Optimize application performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the .NET ecosystem and propose innovative solutions to improve software development processes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, fostering their growth and technical skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience working with .NET technologies.
• Proven experience in architecting and designing complex systems.
• Strong proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Expertise in ASP.NET Core for building scalable web applications.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Dependency Injection patterns and frameworks.
• Proficiency in Entity Framework Core or similar ORM frameworks for data access.
• In-depth knowledge of C# programming language and .NET ecosystem.
• Experience with frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like Digital Oceans, Azure or AWS is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.