Senior Backend Developer / Software Engineer

at  IDR Group

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic fintech company that’s bringing people and technology together to change the way the private markets operate? We’re on a mission to be the trusted hub of the private markets, connecting fund managers and investors around the globe. Through building cutting-edge technology enabled solutions, we’re revolutionizing the private markets investor journey, with a universally compliant single access token.
We do this by living true to our core values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to best practice. We’re seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our global team of experts.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As the Senior Backend Developer and Technical Lead, you will be the cornerstone of our backend development efforts. This is not just another development role; we’re seeking someone with the acumen to build frameworks and systems from scratch, championing .NET core and fostering a culture of Test-Driven Development (TDD) within the team. Your technical expertise will be pivotal in steering our backend innovations, providing guidance, and ensuring the highest standards of development practice.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in a Senior Backend Developer role.
• Profound expertise in .NET core and strong knowledge of C# fundamentals.
• Comprehensive understanding of HTTP and APIs.
• Hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSql databases, demonstrating a keen understanding of their advantages and disadvantages.
• Established track record of conceptualising, designing, and deploying systems from inception.
• Expert backend development experience, with a history of working on both intricate legacy systems and greenfield development.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts and guiding the team.
• Strong leadership qualities, emphasising technical mentorship and setting technical standards.
• Familiarity with contemporary build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.
• Robust experience with TDD and a nuanced understanding of its benefits and limitations as a development practice.
• In-depth knowledge of backend development paradigms and best practices.
• Experience with caching frameworks.
• Skilled in structured logging.
• Experience with at least one messaging queue system.
  Being part of the #IDRTeam provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.
  We are a scaling business which is not for everyone. We are building as we go, and we believe we are creating something remarkable. If you are excited by the prospect of creating something great, while collaborating with people across the globe and being okay with feeling uncomfortable, then IDR is your next great decision.

• Drive technical standards and champion best practices within the backend team.
• Lead the design and architecture of backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
• Collaborate with other tech leads, product owners, and stakeholders to align the technical roadmap with business objectives and product strategy.
• Take ownership of designing and constructing systems from the ground up.
• Address technical debt proactively, optimize existing systems, and prioritize maintainability.
• Provide mentorship to developers, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and standards.
• Work closely with frontend developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of objectives.
• Engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.