Backend Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with deep expertise in ASP.NET, .NET Core, and C# to help drive the development of scalable backend infrastructure that powers the company's mobile application the company's integrative console which synthesizes the various platforms they employ.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using ASP.NET, .NET Core, and C#
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams—UX, Culinary, Firmware, Hardware, and Software—to understand requirements and translate them into backend services
• Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using a microservices architecture
• Architect and implement high-performance backend services with an emphasis on clean code, reusability, and scalability
• Optimize performance and reliability using observability tools and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Contribute to DevOps automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, debug, and proactively improve service health and performance
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases; write efficient, optimized queries
• Lead code reviews and mentor teammates on backend best practices
• Participate in Agile processes: daily standups, sprint planning, and story grooming
• Refactor legacy components for maintainability and modernization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with ASP.NET, .NET Core, and C#
• Solid experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservice architecture
• 3+ years of experience with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud-native development and deploying solutions on AWS (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM)
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment practices
• Understanding of computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Comfort working in Linux/Unix environments and with CLI tools
• Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (.NET Test, xUnit, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience with front-end/backend integration, GraphQL APIs, and/or the NestJS framework
• Familiarity with AWS IaC tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)
• AWS certifications and/or .NET-related Microsoft certifications
• Knowledge or experience in data science, machine learning, or embedded systems is a plus