Back-End Developer – .NET 8, Azure & Kubernetes (Full-Time, Remote)
Launchpad is hiring a Back-End Developer with solid experience in .NET and microservices architecture to help us build scalable, high-performance systems. You’ll work with a modern Microsoft stack (.NET 8, Azure, MySQL, CosmosDB, and Kubernetes) collaborating across teams to design and deliver solutions that power critical applications.
🗓 Start date: ASAP
📆 Contract length: Indefinite
🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30 to 16.30 PST
🏡 Work mode: 100% remote
🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and implement back-end services and APIs using .NET 8+ and microservices architecture
- Develop and optimize database solutions with MySQL and CosmosDB for scalability and performance
- Work in a cloud-native Azure environment to deploy and manage solutions
- Containerize applications and handle deployments using Kubernetes
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code for performance and resilience
- Conduct unit and basic end-to-end testing to ensure quality before release
- Participate in code reviews, write technical documentation, and ensure high standards
- Collaborate closely with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to align goals and delivery
✅ What You Need to Succeed
Must-haves
- 3–5 years of experience with .NET Core / .NET 8
- Proficiency in MySQL, with exposure to CosmosDB
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture
- Experience deploying services in Microsoft Azure
- Proficiency with Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Ability to write and validate tests (unit, functional) for your own code
- Familiarity with CI/CD and cloud-native development practices
- Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative spirit
- Advanced+ English level and experience in agile environments
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Azure-based production environments
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures
- Background working with distributed systems
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD workflows
- Understanding of DevOps practices in cloud-native ecosystems
🧭 What to Expect from Our Hiring Process
We aim for a quick, friendly, and insightful selection experience:
- Initial Interview (60 min) – with our Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Culture Fit Chat (30 min) – with our Team Engagement Manager
- Meet the Team (60 min) - technical interview
- Follow-up interview with the Engineering Team (Optional - 60 min)
🌟 Why Join Launchpad?
At Launchpad, we believe people come first. We build teams that deliver real impact and value, and we make sure they enjoy the journey. Here's a taste of what you’ll get:
- 💻 100% remote from anywhere in the world
- 💸 Competitive compensation in USD
- 🧠 Training allowances + skill-building opportunities
- 💼 Work with global teams and top-tier clients across the US, Europe, and Asia
- 🏖 Generous PTO for vacation, study leave, and personal days
- 🖥 Full home-office hardware setup
- 🫶 A people-first culture that values autonomy, trust, and impact
Ready to build what’s next in cloud-native development? Join Launchpad and help us scale systems that deliver—fast, secure, and at global scale.
