Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer (.NET Core)
Location: Remote
Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 USD
Company: U.S. - based enterprise SaaS platform

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer who excels in designing and building high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems using .NET Core, C#, SQL, and contemporary ORMs such as Dapper and Entity Framework. This is a hands-on role suited for an engineer who thrives in solving complex backend challenges and has a deep understanding of design patterns and architectural best practices.

You’ll be joining a high-impact team driving innovation in backend services, data integration, and enterprise-grade API development. Experience leveraging AI productivity tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot is highly valued, as is familiarity with third-party service integration.

Key responsibilities
Architect and implement scalable, maintainable backend services using .NET Core and C#
Design and optimize complex SQL Server queries, procedures, and schemas using Dapper, Entity Framework, and ADO.NET
Apply industry-standard design patterns to structure robust and flexible software components
Build and consume RESTful APIs, and integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., SaaS, third party payment gateways & SSO, HR systems)
Leverage AI-based coding tools to enhance development speed, code quality, and testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, Product, QA, DevOps) to deliver end-to-end features
Implement secure coding practices, manage access control (OAuth2/JWT), and ensure data privacy
Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and data integrity concerns




Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvement efforts

Required qualifications
5–7 years of backend development experience with .NET Core and C# in production environments
Strong expertise in SQL Server, including query optimization, schema design, and stored procedures
Proficient with Dapper, Entity Framework, and data access patterns
Strong hands-on knowledge of software design patterns (e.g., Repository, Factory, CQRS, Singleton, DI)
Demonstrated experience with REST API design, authentication/authorization flows, and secure communications
Proven track record of integrating with third-party APIs and services
Active use of AI coding assistants (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot) in your workflow
Solid understanding of performance optimization, system scalability, and resilient architectures
Familiarity with Git, modern CI/CD pipelines, and deployment practices
Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably Azure or AWS)
Exposure to event-driven architectures, microservices, or message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Experience with Docker and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) or clean architecture
Background in observability, logging, and monitoring practices

Nice to have
Basic knowledge of Angular and ability to collaborate effectively with front-end developers
Proficiency in Python with the flexibility to adapt and pivot as project needs evolve

Why join us
Work on challenging, meaningful problems with enterprise-level impact
Leverage cutting-edge tools and modern AI technologies
Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities
Flexibility to work remotely

📌 Senior Backend Engineer (.NET Core) (Mumbai)
🏢 Confidential
📍 Mumbai