Backend Developer - C# and Python
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with 7-8 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade backend applications and APIs.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C#/.NET, Python, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and database technologies.
The role requires building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems while collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Title
Senior Backend Developer (.NET/C# & Python)
Experience
- 7-8 Years
- Location
- Hybrid / Remote / Onsite (As Applicable)
- Job Summary
- We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with 7-8 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C#/.NET, Python, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and database technologies. The role requires building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems while collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
- 7-8 years of software development experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with C#/.NET development.
- Minimum 2-3 years of Python development experience.
- Strong understanding of software design principles and design patterns.
- Experience building scalable APIs and distributed systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Backend Developer - BE Computer Science
- Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services.
- Develop robust APIs using ASP.NET Core Web API and Python frameworks.
- Build and maintain microservices-based architectures.
- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
- Integrate applications with external systems, APIs, and third-party services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application performance and reliability issues.
- Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following coding standards.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
- Work closely with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD and automated deployments.
- Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver business solutions.
- Required Technical Skills
- Backend Development
- Strong expertise in C# and.NET Core/.NET 6+
- ASP.NET Core Web API
- Entity Framework Core
- Python development experience
- FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- RESTful API design and development
- Microservices Architecture
- Asynchronous Programming
- Dependency Injection
- Database Technologies
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Database Performance Tuning
- Query Optimization
- Data Modeling
- Cloud & DevOps
- Microsoft Azure or AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Security
- OAuth 2.0
- OpenID Connect
- JWT Authentication
- Secure Coding Practices
Location
- Hybrid / Remote / Onsite (As Applicable)
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with 7-8 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise-grade backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C#/.NET, Python, microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and database technologies. The role requires building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems while collaborating with architects, product owners, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services.
- Develop robust APIs using ASP.NET Core Web API and Python frameworks.
- Build and maintain microservices-based architectures.
- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
- Integrate applications with external systems, APIs, and third-party services.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application performance and reliability issues.
- Participate in technical design discussions and architecture reviews.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following coding standards.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
- Work closely with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD and automated deployments.
- Collaborate within Agile/Scrum teams to deliver business solutions.
- Backend Developer
- Required Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in C# and.NET Core/.NET 6+
- ASP.NET Core Web API
- Entity Framework Core
- Python development experience
- FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- RESTful API design and development
- Microservices Architecture
- Asynchronous Programming
- Dependency Injection
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Database Performance Tuning
- Query Optimization
- Data Modeling
- Microsoft Azure or AWS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- OAuth 2.0
- OpenID Connect
- JWT Authentication
- Secure Coding Practices
- API Security
- Azure Service Bus
- RabbitMQ
- Kafka
- Event-Driven Architecture
- API Gateway Concepts
- xUnit / NUnit
- PyTest
- Integration Testing
- Performance Testing
- SonarQube
- Git
- GitHub
- Azure Repos
Backend Development
Strong expertise in C# and.NET Core/.NET 6+
ASP.NET Core Web API
Entity Framework Core
Python development experience
FastAPI, Flask, or Django
RESTful API design and development
Microservices Architecture
Asynchronous Programming
Dependency Injection
Database Technologies
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
Database Performance Tuning
Query Optimization
Data Modeling
Cloud & DevOps
Microsoft Azure or AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Security
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect
JWT Authentication
Secure Coding Practices
API Security
Messaging & Integration
Azure Service Bus
RabbitMQ
Kafka
Event-Driven Architecture
API Gateway Concepts
Testing & Quality
xUnit / NUnit
PyTest
Integration Testing
Performance Testing
SonarQube
Version Control
Git
GitHub
Azure Repos
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud-native application development on Azure.
- Experience with AI/ML integrations using Python.
- Knowledge of data engineering and ETL pipelines.
- Experience with serverless architectures (Azure Functions/AWS Lambda).
- Exposure to Generative AI, OpenAI, or Azure AI Services.
- Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring teams.
- Key Competencies
- Backend System Design
- API Development
- Technical Leadership
- Cloud Architecture
- Performance Optimization
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration & Communication
- Azure Functions
- FastAPI
- Kafka/Event Streaming
- GraphQL
- Redis Caching
- Elasticsearch
- AI/ML Frameworks (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Azure OpenAI Integration
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Key Competencies
Backend System Design
API Development
Technical Leadership
Cloud Architecture
Performance Optimization
Problem Solving
Collaboration & Communication
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