Backend Software Developer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Maxwell Bond
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Join a dynamic software house as a Backend Software Developer on a greenfield SaaS project, focusing on building scalable microservices using the latest Microsoft stack. This hybrid role offers the potential for technical leadership within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams and take ownership of technical decisions while delivering backend services. Strong experience in .NET and Azure is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver backend services in a microservices architecture using .NET 8 / C#
- Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
- Take ownership of technical decisions and contribute to system architecture
- Apply a product-minded approach, balancing technical excellence with commercial value
- Potential to lead a small team of developers or act as the technical lead on specific modules
Key Skills:
- Proven experience building scalable backend services using .NET Core/8 and C#
- Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Comfortable in a self-sufficient, hands-on role with minimal supervision
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver business value
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Previous experience or interest in technical leadership is a plus
- Strong Python developers with cloud and API experience are encouraged to apply
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Birkenhead
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
6 months | Hybrid | Greenfield | £400 outside IR35 Join a dynamic software house on an exciting greenfield SaaS project as a Backend Software Developer . You’ll be part of a collaborative team building modern, scalable microservices from scratch using the latest Microsoft stack. The environment is fast-paced, commercially driven, and offers the opportunity to step into a Tech Lead position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver backend services in a microservices architecture using .NET 8 / C#
- Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability
- Take ownership of technical decisions and contribute to system architecture
- Apply a product-minded approach, balancing technical excellence with commercial value
- Potential to lead a small team of developers or act as the technical lead on specific modules
Key Requirements
- Proven experience building scalable backend services using .NET Core/8 and C#
- Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Comfortable in a self-sufficient , hands-on role with minimal supervision
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver business value
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Previous experience or interest in technical leadership is a plus
- Even if you don’t tick every box, strong Python developers with cloud and API experience still want to discuss it just in case…still feel free to apply!