Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Data Ideology as a Backend Engineer and contribute to the development and maintenance of our backend systems and services. You will work with C# and .NET technologies within a microservices architecture, designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Responsibilities include unit testing, debugging, database maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This contract position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 2+ years of experience and proficiency in C#, .NET, and SQL. The role offers remote work flexibility and is based in a home office environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, or in a similar role, with a strong focus on backend development
• Solid experience with C# and .NET Framework/Core
• Familiarity with cloud services, specifically Azure
• Experience working with microservices architectures and RESTful APIs
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
• Proficiency in unit testing and debugging techniques in C#
• Familiarity with Azure ServiceBus and Azure DevOps pipelines
• Experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, and SQL Server Management Studio
• Experience with source control tools, particularly GitHub and Azure Repos
• Knowledge of modern cloud-based application architecture
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• SQL Server Management Studio
• Postman
• Swagger
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Repos

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems and services using C# and .NET technologies
• Work within a microservices architecture, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and Web Services for integration across systems
• Ensure robust unit testing and implementation of proper debugging techniques
• Develop applications using Azure ServiceBus and integrate with cloud-based infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business objectives and contribute to product design
• Maintain and optimize SQL databases, ensuring data integrity and high performance
• Continuously improve the development process by adopting new tools and practices
• Assist in the deployment and management of services using Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and related tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of microservices and containerization practices (Azure Kubernetes Service is a plus)
• NoSQL experience is beneficial
• Azure Service Fabric
• GitHub Advanced Security
• Azure Kubernetes Service
• Azure Cloud
• NoSQL

Benefits

Remote work from home