Backend Developer

We are seeking a Mid-Level Software Developer (3–6 years’ experience) to support the modernisation of a suite of existing applications as part of an ongoing transition to a modern, cloud-based architecture.

The role will focus primarily on backend development using .NET Web APIs, with exposure to frontend technologies (React / TypeScript) and deployment to Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will contribute to rebuilding legacy systems, improving application architecture, and supporting the move to cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Rebuild and modernise legacy applications using .NET Web APIs

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, secure RESTful APIs

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in line with SOLID principles and best practices

• Work within a defined Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), following agreed development, review, and release processes

• Integrate applications with SQL Server using Entity Framework Core

• Contribute to code quality through unit testing and clean code practices

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to scope and deliver enhancements

• Support deployment of applications to Azure App Services, ensuring performance, security, and scalability

• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of CI/CD pipelines

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years’ commercial experience as a Software Developer

• Strong experience with C# and .NET (Web API / .NET Core)

• Solid understanding of database-driven applications

• Strong working knowledge of Entity Framework Core and SQL Server

• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs

• Experience writing unit tests (e.g. xUnit or similar frameworks)

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure in a development context (e.g. App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, Functions)

• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Nice to Have

• Experience modernising or refactoring legacy applications

• Frontend experience with React and/or TypeScript

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices

• Experience deploying applications to Azure App Services

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks

• Exposure to Docker or containerisation

• Experience with other frontend frameworks (Angular, Vue.js)