Senior Backend C#Net Engineer II

Summary

Join Degreed as a Senior Backend Engineer and play a pivotal role in modernizing our core platform. You will design and implement scalable services, collaborate with a talented team, and solve complex problems. This role requires advanced C# expertise and experience with various technologies. You'll participate in all stages of software development, from concept to deployment. If you're passionate about building high-impact systems and thrive in an innovative environment, this is the perfect opportunity to shape the future of learning and workforce development. Degreed offers a comprehensive benefits program and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Possess advanced expertise in developing robust, scalable backend services and APIs using C# (8+ years of experience required)
• Demonstrate proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, analyzing and resolving complex technical challenges while aligning solutions with business goals
• Be skilled in creating modular components to enhance maintainability, scalability, and system flexibility
• Possess expertise in developing reusable libraries to standardize functionality and improve development efficiency
• Have strong experience in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., ELK stack, Datadog) to ensure reliability and visibility
• Have hands-on experience with event-driven patterns (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, Kafka) for building scalable backend systems
• Possess deep knowledge of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and enhancing secure, efficient access management
• Have experience working in agile environments, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and sprint cycles
• Have practical experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments such as Google Cloud or Azure

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of software development, from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Conduct research, build proof-of-concepts, and actively contribute to architecture and design discussions
• Clearly articulate complex features and systems to stakeholders and team members
• Collaborate with Product Managers to plan and elaborate on technical stories for sprint releases
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues while driving improvements in system reliability and scalability
• Collaborate with teammates to make informed technology recommendations based on data
• Contribute to team commitments on design, architecture, and project estimation

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program (details available at a provided link)
• Flexible work arrangements (fully remote or hybrid)